Download or read book No Offense Intended written by Barbara Seranella and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “wonderful” novel of suspense about a woman journeying into her own dark past to protect her child’s future (Michael Connelly). When her ex-lover comes to see her, Miranda “Munch” Mancini has mixed feelings. On one hand, he’s a reminder of all she has left behind in order to stay sober and rebuild her life. On the other hand, he’s Sleaze Garillo, the father of the baby girl she is now raising. When Sleaze disappears, Munch can’t help but get involved. The police don’t see foul play, but Munch is the one with the knowledge—and the friends—to get to the truth behind Sleaze’s suspicious disappearance. To find him, she’ll have to take an unwelcome trip down memory lane to visit people from her shady past. There’s more at stake here than tracking down Sleaze: Munch must also protect the life she’s built for herself, and for the little girl she calls her own. This “fast-paced” mystery (Los Angeles Times) is a “real cause for celebration . . . Seranella keeps the story moving at a brisk pace, with surprises around every corner” (Chicago Tribune). “A splendid read.” —T. Jefferson Parker

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Download or read book Radicalized written by Cory Doctorow and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told through one of the most on-pulse genre voices of our generation--New York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow--Radicalized is a timely novel comprised of four science fiction novellas connected by social, technological, and economic visions of today and what America could be in the near, near future. Unauthorized Bread is a tale of immigration, the toxicity of economic and technological stratification, and the young and downtrodden fighting against all odds to survive and prosper. In Model Minority, a Superman-like figure attempts to rectifiy the corruption of the police forces he long erroneously thought protected the defenseless...only to find his efforts adversely affecting their victims. Radicalized is a story of a darkweb-enforced violent uprising against insurance companies told from the perspective of a man desperate to secure funding for an experimental drug that could cure his wife's terminal cancer. The fourth story, Masque of the Red Death, harkens back to Doctorow's Walkaway, taking on issues of survivalism versus community. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Punishment and Good Deeds written by Andrew C. McDonald and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently retired Air Force commando Thomas Mazuko was looking forward to a quiet future spent teaching karate in his small Tampa, Florida, studio. His dreams were of little more than days on the sandy beaches and nights in the company of his wife and children. Little did he know that his instinctive reaction to witnessing the mugging of an elderly woman would set in motion a chain of events that would drastically alter the course of his life. By sheer accident, Mazuko becomes a primary target for the wrath of a powerfully connected local syndicate figure. When the wealthy and egomaniacal Martin DeValdez sends out wise guys to "teach this upstart a lesson" Mazuko's foster son and a young student are caught up the maelstrom of uncontrolled chaos. As the level of violence escalates, Mazuko realizes that he has become the target of vengeance of a man who will stop at nothing to right what he perceives as personal wrongs. With the body count rising and the lives of his tenaEUR"yearaEUR"old daughter and twoaEUR"yearaEUR"old son, as well as the lives of friends, new and old, hanging in the balance, Mazuko must set aside his plans for a quiet retirement and return to the skills of his past in order to fight for his life and the lives of his children.

Download or read book Greyling written by D. B. Wright and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-09-16 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After suffering twelve years of captivity and torture at the hands of the evil wizard, Lord Beagan, Malora finally had the chance to escape. Soon after, she ran into a young man named Pickard, a strange thief who told her of his mission to locate a magician known only as Greyling, and unite him with a man known as the Protector. Together, Greyling and the Protector are destined to fulfill the Great Prophecy, as foretold thousands of years ago by the greatest prophets their world had ever known. But, when Malora agrees to help Pickard with his quest, she soon realizes that captivity and torture had been the least of her problems...

Download or read book A Digest of the Decisions of All the Courts of Kentucky Reported in the Kentucky Reports the Southwestern Reporter and Kentucky Law Reporter to July 1904 written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Desert Dust written by Edwin L. Sabin and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Desert Dust" by Edwin L. Sabin is an enthralling adventure novel that transports readers to the vast and unforgiving landscape of the desert. Sabin's vivid and evocative descriptions immerse readers in the stark beauty and challenges of the desert landscape. Through his masterful prose, readers can feel the gritty sand beneath their feet, taste the dry desert air, and experience the relentless heat that shapes the characters' every decision. The author's keen attention to detail brings the setting to life, creating a powerful and immersive reading experience. These interactions add depth and complexity to the narrative, highlighting the intricate web of relationships that unfolds against the backdrop of the unforgiving desert. As the story progresses, readers are reminded of the strength that lies within us when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. "Desert Dust" is a testament to Edwin L. Sabin's storytelling prowess, as he weaves a gripping narrative that captures the essence of the desert and the resilience of the human spirit. Through [main character's name]'s gripping adventure, readers are transported to a world of danger, intrigue, and self-discovery, making "Desert Dust" a compelling and memorable read that will leave a lasting impression.

Download or read book Desert Dust written by Edwin Legrand Sabin and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Killing Texas Bob written by Ralph Cotton and published by Cotton-Branch Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-21 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arizona Ranger Sam Burrack must find Texas Bob Krey, a gambler on the run from a murder charge who was in the wrong place at the wrong time, before bounty hunters and hired guns do. Territorial Judge Bass put up the bounty since it was his brother who was killed, although he was killed in self-defense. Complicating matters, Sheriff’s Deputy Price offered his own ‘reward,’ paid in advance, for Krey’s head, because Price was on the losing end of a love triangle—of sorts. Great characters and sub-plots in Killing Texas Bob. *Preview of Ralph Cotton's Montana Red and Season of the Wind at the end of this book.

Download or read book Buttoned Up written by Kylie Logan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Josie Giancola, owner of the Button Box shop, every button is a tiny work of art with its own story to tell—a story that just might end in murder… Artist Forbis Parmenter has invited Josie to the opening of his latest exhibit of voodoo-inspired works. He plans to make a show of completing the centerpiece—a button- encrusted statue—when Josie arrives with the final button. But just as the big moment comes, Forbis bolts out of the gallery in panic. Is it another of his publicity stunts, or is something more sinister afoot? Josie gets her answer when the eccentric artist is found dead—his lifeless body in the arms of a statue and his eyes and lips sealed with buttons. Now she’s using her expert eye to solve the mystery before a crafty killer slips through her fingers. Includes tips on antique-button collecting!

Download or read book The Texas Targeteer written by Don L. Clark and published by Don L Clark. This book was released on 2010-11-07 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Man of Means written by P. G. Wodehouse and published by Jovian Press. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six early (1914) shorts, written in collaboration with C.H. Bovill: - The Episode of the Landlady's Daughter / The Landlady's Daughter - The Episode of the Financial Napoleon / The Bolt from the Blue - The Episode of the Theatrical Venture - The Episode of the Live Weekly - The Episode of the Exiled Monarch / The Diverting Episode of the Exiled Monarch - The Episode of the Hired Past"

Download or read book Plot Twist written by Bethany Turner and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An aspiring screenwriter has a chance encounter with an actor who could be the man of her dreams. Over the next ten years, she’ll write the story . . . but will he end up being the star? February 4, 2003, promises to be a typical day for Olivia Ross—a greeting card writer whose passion project is a screenplay of her own. But after she and a handsome actor have a magical meet-cute in a coffee shop, they make a spontaneous pact: in ten years, after they’ve found the success they’re just sure they’re going to achieve, they’ll return to the coffeehouse to partner up and make a film together. The only problem? Olivia neglected to get the stranger’s name. But she doesn’t forget his face—or the date. For the next ten years, every February 4 is marked with coincidences and ironies for Olivia. As men come and go and return to her life, she continues to write, but still wonders about the guy from the coffee shop—the nameless actor she’s almost certain has turned out to be Hamish MacDougal, now a famous A-lister and Hollywood leading man. But a lot can happen in ten years, and while waiting for the curtain to rise on her fate, the true story of Olivia’s life is being written—and if she’s not careful, she’ll completely miss the real-life romantic comedy playing out right before her eyes. Praise for Plot Twist: “Plot Twist gave my rom-com loving heart everything it could hope for . . . Perfect for anyone who loves love or dreams about meeting George Clooney.”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks “Funny, clever, and sweet, Plot Twist reminds us that sometimes love doesn’t look just like the movies—and that it can be so, so much better than we ever dreamed.”—Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of The Cul-de-Sac War “Bethany Turner just keeps getting better! Plot Twist is like experiencing the best parts of all my favorite rom-coms, tied together with Turner’s pitch-perfect comedic timing, an achingly sweet ‘will they or won’t they?’ romance, and the BFF relationship most girls dream of.”—Carla Laureano, RITA Award–winning author of The Saturday Night Supper Club and Provenance Sweet and playful contemporary rom-com Full-length, stand-alone novel (approx. 86,000 words) Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Katherine Reay Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Download or read book Four of Hearts written by Roz Lee and published by State of Mind Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-29 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage hasn’t tamed Candace Callahan’s sexual curiosity, something her husband Ryan is grateful for, but when she asks him to tie her up for her anniversary present, he knows he’s going to need the help of their friends, Richard Wolfe and his wife, Fallon. Dr. Fallon Enright is the resident sex therapist aboard the Lothario - the cruise ship co-owned by her husband and Ryan Callahan. When Ryan asks to participate in one of their couple’s rope bondage classes, Richard isn’t sure it’s a good idea, but Fallon assures him all will be well. What begins as innocent curiosity, blossoms into a polyamorous relationship none of them could have expected, but they are powerless to ignore. When the tabloids expose their new lifestyle, the foursome must choose between the love they feel for each other or accepting society’s moral constraints.

Download or read book Lucifer s Hope the Guv written by James L. Clark and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike humans, Lucifer is ineligible for redemption and therefore doomed to eternal hell. Playing on God's sense of fairness, Lucifer appeals to the Archangel Michael for a chance to redeem himself by turning a person he corrupted into a paragon of virtue. Against his own wishes, Michael makes the deal. However, since moral perfection is impossible for anyone, he decrees that Lucifer must attain redemption by seeing that his subject does not break nine of the Ten Commandments politically. The agreement is struck and the target of Lucifer's effort will be the corrupt, wealthy governor of Kentucky, who is gearing up for reelection and is hopelessly paranoid about his opponents. Besides engaging in the usual local corruption, the "Guv" worms his way into a deal to bring riverboat gambling to the state. Lucifer dispatches an imp disguised as a political consultant to infiltrate the campaign and influence the governor toward political righteousness. The imp and the governor's spokeswoman share a romantic attraction, which is also resolved in this rollicking, metaphysical muckraking of Kentucky politics.

Download or read book Authors of Their Own Lives written by Reinhard Bendix and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains autobiographies by Dennis Wrong, David Riesman, James S. Coleman, Joseph Gusfield, Andrew M. Greeley, Bennett M. Berger, Dean MacCa.