Download or read book Cat in a Midnight Choir written by Carole Nelson Douglas and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2002-05-03 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Cat in a Midnight Choir, the fourteenth Midnight Louie Mystery, both feline and human evil-doers and crime-solvers work overtime to make Las Vegas the Capital of Noir Suspense. This time our feisty black cat detective is hunting a mysterious and possibly murderous organization of renegade magicians called the Synth, which has been making Las Vegas too hot to hold for some of Louie's human friends, particularly ex-magician Max Kinsella. Louie's on the case . . . but the trick may be on him this time. And just to make things interesting, while Louie and his furred cohorts battle black magic, both human and not-so-human, Louie's cherished roommate, plucky PR freelancer Temple Barr, is investigating the murderous side of the Synth despite the intense discouragement of female homicide lieutenant C. R. Molina. Molina herself is secretly moonlighting as an undercover operative to nail the killer of a sad, young stripper, and the search has boiled down to two suspects: Temple's current significant other, Max Kinsella, and Molina's long-gone ex-lover, Raf Nadir. Unfortunately, proving either man guilty will seriously impact the lives of Molina and her daughter, Mariah. As Louie and his human friends sink deeper into a lose-lose situation of crime and punishment, there doesn't seem to be any way out of this escalating crisis, except another murder. Can Louie solve some nagging past mysteries, find out just what some mad magicians have in store and stop the stripper killer before he claims another victim? And what will Louie do if he finds that the killer is someone Louie knows . . . and likes? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The Midnight Choir written by Gene Kerrigan and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Rage: “A ripping crime tale, impressive in scope and crackling with energy . . . a fascinating portrait of contemporary Ireland” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). The Midnight Choir teems with moral dilemmas, and Dublin emerges as a city of ambiguity: a newly-scrubbed face hiding a criminal culture of terrible variety. Small-time criminals have become millionaire businessmen, the poor are still struggling to survive, and the police face a world where the old rules no longer apply. “Believe me, you want The Midnight Choir with you on holiday,” says the Sunday Business Post. “This is the kind of book you pass on to someone you like, and say ‘read this.’” “The author does everything well. He conveys beautifully the ritual of cops and their quarry, while evoking the feel of a city where new yuppie influence rubs up against the remnants of a seedy, savage past.” —New York Magazine “The lethal precision of his closing punches leaves quite a lasting mark.” —Entertainment Weekly “It’s Kerrigan’s firm control of the procedural genre and the breathtaking twist he gives his plot that show him to be a master of the form.” —Publishers Weekly “An absorbing, beautifully written tale.” —The Times (London) “Kerrigan’s moody, unsettling tale explores the criminal underside of Dublin and, by extension, the dark, hidden face of twenty-first-century Ireland . . . Gripping crime fiction in which the setting is unequivocally the protagonist.” —Booklist “Good news for readers who can appreciate the moral complexities of this flawed hero.” —The New York Times “An intricately plotted novel that can safely be mentioned in the same breath as those by Rankin.” —Library Journal (starred review)
Download or read book Drunk in a Midnight Choir written by Todd Gleason and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-09 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book that you are holding in your hand is an invitation. Welcome. This book contains essays and poems and elegies and prayers and complaints from 40 of the best up and coming writers working today. Welcome to our best effort at a New Hallelujah. Welcome to the New American Mouth. Welcome to an anthology where all the working class poets actually have jobs. Welcome to an anthology where the writers don't have all the answers, but the few they have are really really good answers. We made this book for you. We hope you like it as much as we liked making it. Every single decision you have ever made has led you to holding this book. We think you have made some really good decisions. Welcome. Welcome to The Choir.
Download or read book Tiggs and the Midnight Choir written by Julie Claire-Carney and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Tiggs and The Midnight Choir' is contemporary ghost story. Although aimed at 8-12-year olds, this middle grade fiction is a good read for both young and old... a comedy suspense in which a mythical creature, a young boy and ancient choir prove that modern and medieval mischief can be just as much fun. The book features James, aged 9. James is poor, with nothing except a good heart, bags of enthusiasm and a singing voice that earns him a place as a Cathedral Chorister. James loves his new boarding school life but, while exploring a secret passage leading to the Cathedral, he stumbles upon a ghostly Midnight Choir, unearths a sinister plot to threaten the Cathedral's concerts and befriends the Guardian of the Cathedral, a magnificent but mischievous Griffin called Tiggs. Together, they must resolve a mystery that could damage not only the Midnight Choir but the Cathedral itself.... Right, that was the blurb! So, apart from the fun and thrills, what's so special about our book that would make you want to buy it? Well, we've mixed fiction, reality and history into a really exciting adventure. The place where it all happens is real... you can visit Exeter Cathedral and even see the hatch where the secret passage lies... and imagine climbing through to join the ghostly Midnight Choir. Even the graffiti on the effigy of Bishop Stafford is real... all we've done is to create names for the initials etched into the poor old Bishop, which date back hundreds of years. Historical dates are true too - like the bombing of Exeter Cathedral in World War II. But most of all, our 'unlikely hero' is real. James really did gain a Choristership to this amazing boarding school... and it really is another world. He loved it so much that he even illustrated our book with over 140 of his own quirky drawings. OK, so the mythical Griffin, the 'sinister plot' and the Midnight Choir are imaginative add-ons, but to a life that really exists. The dusky smells, haunting sounds and chill air of the ancient Cathedral are part of everyday life for the Choristers. They gave rise to a sense of imagination and adventure in us... and we hope that they will for everyone who reads our book. This is a good all-year-round book with a Christmassy ending that makes it a perfect gift. What makes it even more special is that 50% of the profits are going to Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Cathedral School, enabling them to offer other children the exciting life that they've given to James. With warm wishes from us both, Julie and James
Download or read book Christmas Stories Of Joy 50 Short Stories Kindle Edition written by Priscilla Rogers and published by Priscilla Rogers. This book was released on with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the heartwarming world of Christmas with "Christmas Stories of Joy - 50 Short Stories." This enchanting collection takes you on a festive journey through 50 heartwarming tales that capture the true spirit of the holiday season. These short stories will transport you to cozy, snow-covered villages, bustling cityscapes, and magical winter wonderlands. Experience the joy of Christmas through the eyes of endearing characters who embark on adventures, spread kindness, and rediscover the magic of the season. Each story is a perfect blend of tradition and originality, with themes that touch upon love, giving, hope, and the enduring power of family and friendship. From timeless classics to contemporary tales, these stories celebrate the values that make Christmas a season of unparalleled warmth and happiness. Whether you're curled up by the fire or looking for a delightful gift for loved ones, "Christmas Stories of Joy" will fill your heart with the timeless magic of the holiday. Get ready to be captivated by these 50 stories that remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
Download or read book Semiotics of Popular Music written by Martina Elicker and published by Gunter Narr Verlag. This book was released on 1997 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guilt Rules All written by Elizabeth Mannion and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish crime fiction, long present on international bestseller lists, has been knocking on the door of the academy for a decade. With a wide range of scholars addressing some of the most essential Irish detective writing, Guilt Rules All confirms that this genre has arrived. The essays collected here connect their immediate subjects—contemporary Irish crime writers—to Irish culture, literature, and history. Anchored in both canonical and emerging themes, this collection draws on established Irish studies discussions while emphasizing what is new and distinct about Irish crime fiction. Guilt Rules All considers best-sellers like Adrian McKinty and Liz Nugent, as well as other significant writers whose work may fall outside of traditional notions of Irish literature or crime fiction. The essays consider a range of themes—among them globalization, women and violence, and the Troubles—across settings and time frames, allowing readers to trace the patterns that play a meaningful role in this developing genre.
Download or read book Factions at War Revised written by Other Court Games and published by Other Court Games. This book was released on 2008 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Defence of Plain English written by Victoria Branden and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1992-09-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable guide to the English language belongs beside the dictionary in every Canadian home. Written in an easy-to-understand light-hearted style, the content of the book is nevertheless serious and important. Our language is declining; illiteracy is rampant. Worse, the sloppy, incorrect use of language is perpetrated by educators, the media, politicians, and others who should be setting a good example. Besides giving simple illustrations of the correct use of grammar and choice of words, the author deals with the commonest offences: language misused, mis-spelled, and misunderstood, and the appalling use of words (usually incorrect) that many people consider sophisticated or "classy." Using actual quotations from essays of university students, the media, and even "good" books, the author clearly defines bad English and explains in a straightforward manner how to change it to good English. What makes this book unique is its complete lack of pretentiousness and its powerful plea for the return of plain English.
Download or read book Cain written by James Clark and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baptist minister John Wesley Cain, an earthy, theologically unconventional Vietnam veteran, deals with the possible loss of his position; problems with his son; a troubled teen-aged musician and his drunken Vietnam-vet father; hypocritical church members, and his own shortcomings and ambitions. He tries to save the marriage of a man and wife, both of whom have been unfaithful. Present in this matter is the intrigue surrounding the man, a lawyer/legislator/bagman who is the operator in a kickback scheme perpetrated by casino operators interested in bringing riverboat gambling to the state. Cain doesn't break the law but he pushes the envelope and makes some hypocrites pay.
Download or read book Tell Me a Story Grammy Sue written by Susan Hankinson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For several years Sue has been writing short stories for her website, www.grammysbookshelf.com. Many of them were written for specific holidays, explaining their meaning in simple enough terms for young children to understand. Some are just for fun, mostly using animals to tell the story. Several of these stories have not previously been published and appear here for the first time. On her website the stories are illustrated with clip art and animations. Because the stories that appear are not archived so they can be read again at a later date, Sue decided to publish them with all new illustrations for each story. "Grammy" loves kids and while she uses animals for many of her characters, she uses the names and characteristics of her grandchildren for many of those animals.
Download or read book The California Weekly written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book College Readings in English Prose written by Frank William Scott and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lyrics of a Life written by William Earée and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Poetical and Dramatic Works written by Gerald Griffin and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Priest s Poems written by Kenelm Digby Best and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rogers to Hemans written by Rossiter Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
