Download or read book Passcode to the Third Floor written by Thae Yong-ho and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thae Yong-ho was a leading North Korean diplomat to the United Kingdom and Northern Europe—until his dramatic defection to South Korea in 2016. In this gripping tell-all, he reveals the inner workings of the North Korean regime and shares the story of his decision to leave. Thae spent nearly three decades working under three generations of the ruling Kim dynasty after entering the foreign service as an idealistic twenty-seven-year-old “red warrior” eager to strive for the “socialist motherland.” During this time, he witnessed the arbitrary and tyrannical rule of the Kim family and the enigmatic “Third Floor,” a powerful group of high-ranking officials. Thae provides up-close portraits of the excesses of the North Korean elite and the depths of the cult of personality around the Kims, describing experiences such as concocting reports of Europeans celebrating the birthdays of Kim Il-sung or Kim Jong-il and escorting Kim Jong-un’s older brother to Eric Clapton concerts in London. He also details the economic and political consequences of North Korea’s pursuit of the bomb and the immiseration of the vast majority of the population. Today a politician in South Korea who advocates unification, Thae offers a powerful plea for the families torn apart by the conflict—including his own, as his brother and sister likely now languish in prison camps. A best-seller in South Korea, Passcode to the Third Floor is an unparalleled look at North Korean politics and diplomacy, giving readers intimate access to the regime’s innermost secrets.

Download or read book Korea written by Victor Cha and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day “Cha and Pacheco Pardo have years of expertise in Korean international relations. . . . A crisp and balanced account.”—Christopher Harding, The Telegraph Korea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share a unique common history. Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea, from the late nineteenth century, Japanese occupation, and Cold War division to the present day. A small country caught amongst the world’s largest powers—including China, Japan, Russia, and the United States—Korea’s fate has been closely connected to its geography and the strength of its leadership and society. This comprehensive history sheds light on the evolving identities of the two Koreas, explaining the sharp differences between North and South, and prospects for unification.

Download or read book A Silent Reckoning written by Nikita Slater and published by Nikita Slater Writing Services Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-02-27 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Silent Reckoning is the second book in International Bestselling Author Nikita Slater's mafia romance Sinner's Empire Trilogy. One year. Jozef is ready to reclaim the woman who got away from him and start their lives together. He has watched, he has waited and now he will build his empire with his woman at his side. One year. Shaun never thought she'd see him again. The man who ripped her life into little pieces and left her to deal with the shambles. Now he's back and he's determined to pick up where they left off. A Silent Reckoning is Book 2 of 3 in the Sinner’s Empire trilogy. All three books are now available for purchase. Keywords: possessive alpha male, dark romance, jealous possessive, gothic romance, seductive romance, alpha hero, antihero, antihero romance, antihero dark romance, suffering heroine, obsessive hero, abduction to love, first in trilogy, passionate lovers, tortured heroine, sexually romantic books, series, romantic suspense, forbidden romance, capture fantasy, thriller, crime, mafia romance, enforcer, kidnap, love books, love stories, contemporary mafia romance, family saga, enemies to lovers, mobster, dark mafia romance, billionaire romance, possessive alpha romance, bestselling series, bad boy, non-verbal, no cheating, kidnapping, nonverbal, stalker, mercenary, doctor, protective, steamy, abused heroine, dominance submission, caged, marriage, captive romance, mob boss

Download or read book Escaping Eleven written by Jerri Chisholm and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My name is Eve Hamilton and I live in Compound Eleven. Here, the hierarchy of the floors is everything. And on my floor, we fight—which is better than the bottom floor, where they toil away in misery. Only the top floor has any ease in this harsh world; they rule from their gilded offices. All because four generations ago, Earth was rendered uninhabitable—the sun too hot, the land too barren. Those who remained were forced underground. While not a perfect life down here, I’ve learned to survive as a fighter. Except my latest match is different. Instead of someone from the circuit, my opponent is a mysterious boy from the top floor. And the look in his eyes tells me he’s different, maybe even kind...right before he kicks my ass. He could be my salvation. He could be my undoing. Because I’m no longer content to just survive in Eleven. Today, I'm ready to fight for more than my next meal. I'm fighting for my freedom. And this boy might just give me the edge I've been waiting for. The Eleven trilogy is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Escaping Eleven Book #2 Unraveling Eleven Book #3 Ending Eleven

Download or read book Sinner s Empire The Complete Trilogy An interracial dark mafia captive romance written by Nikita Slater and published by Nikita Slater Writing Services Ltd.. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 1085 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dark mafia trilogy by USA Today Bestselling Author Nikita Slater. Shaun's life changes in an instant when she's kidnapped from a hospital where she works as a surgeon with Doctors Without Borders. She's faced with two choices; save the mafia informant or die. She finds herself in a dangerous situation where the only man she can trust is the vicious enforcer to a crime family. Jozef Koba. From the operating room to an opulent glittering ballroom and a forced engagement, Shaun is wildly out of her depth. Every step she takes is monitored and the man who kidnapped her watches her like a feral dog preparing to strike. A mob war. A family in crisis. A rise to power. Together, Jozef and Shaun, must show the world a new Koba empire, built from the ashes of destruction and put back together with the strength of their love. NOTE: The Sinner's Empire Trilogy contains sensitive subject matter, with some scenes containing elements of PTSD and panic attacks, please read with caution. Keywords: romance series, romance trilogy, possessive alpha male, dark romance, jealous possessive, gothic romance, seductive romance, alpha hero, antihero, antihero romance, antihero dark romance, suffering heroine, obsessive hero, abduction to love, passionate lovers, tortured heroine, sexually romantic books, series, romantic suspense, forbidden romance, capture fantasy, thriller, crime, mafia romance, enforcer, kidnap, love books, love stories, contemporary mafia romance, family saga, enemies to lovers, mobster, dark mafia romance, billionaire romance, possessive alpha romance, bestselling series, bad boy, non-verbal, no cheating, kidnapping, nonverbal, stalker, mercenary, doctor, protective, steamy, abused heroine, dominance submission, caged, marriage, captive romance, mob boss

Download or read book Embassy written by C.T. Bonnett and published by Bonnett Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An assassination attempt on the royal family finds the US Ambassador in prison charged with the crime. The NIA must expose the true conspirators in a land where guilt is assumed until proven otherwise.

Download or read book female climbing fairy road written by Winni Pigou and published by tredition. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The girl was dressed in a gray hemp skirt, with a beautiful face, and was carrying a bamboo basket in her right hand, which contained the herbs picked this time. The man called Dad by the girl carried a few hares, kept two for meat tomorrow, and took the rest along with herbs to the market to exchange for some silver. Auntie, we are back.

Download or read book The Academy Fake written by C. L. Stone and published by Arcato Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fake is the third book in The Academy Scarab Beetle Series. Still on the hunt for her missing brother, Kayli Winchester's life amid the Academy team comes to an abrupt halt when she and Brandon are kidnapped. Mistaken for his identical twin brother, Brandon's life is threatened unless he helps a team of criminals hack into a secret underground cellular network and exploit it. The cunning Kayli makes a daring escape. With Brandon still held prisoner, she turns to the guys to help save him. Despite the team of Axel, Marc, Corey and Raven working tirelessly, this desperate search and rescue mission quickly changes into submission to the kidnappers. If the team doesn't give the bad guys what they want, someone will die. It’s unavoidable: they’re going to need to bring in outside help... help that will come at a high price. Saving the guys might require Kayli to do the unthinkable, and may shatter the team forever. Keywords: New Adult, spies, espionage, menage, love triangle, billionaire rich wealthy, young adult, reverse harem, Charleston, action, adventure, romantic, conspiracy, financial, scary, urban, suburban, vengeful, private investigator, heist, robbery, thief, theft, comedy, workplace, office, academy, liar, accessory, crime, millionaire, wealthy, romance, trauma, international

Download or read book Hear What I Can t Say written by James H. Barrett Jr. and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hear What I Can’t Say is a mystery that revolves around a fictitious nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the nursing home seems too perfect to be true. Is Logan Kane’s imagination running away with him, or is there something more to this feeling that he just can’t shake? As Logan digs further into his suspicions of Absolute Care, he doesn’t know whom he can trust and finds it hard to confide in anyone. Even Logan’s family is unsure of his suspicions. The story has been compared to Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window.

Download or read book Amalgam Hound Vol 2 written by Midori Komai and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After resolving the incident at the peace memorial, Theo and Eleven have officially become investigative partners. Soon, the special investigation unit receives a tip about a suspicious medical company that claims to be able to “restore the human body.” Suspecting the involvement of Amalgams, Theo and his team infiltrate a luxury cruise ship where the target is believed to be hiding. But beneath the water’s surface, there’s trouble stirring...

Download or read book The Silent Cells written by Gayle Katz and published by In Your Face Publishers. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resources are running low. People are desperate. Crime is on the rise. But Dolores is innocent. Dolores Marchione is living in hell. No parents. No job. And barely enough to eat. But when she’s torn from her home in the middle of the night and wrongly convicted of a crime, she is beyond terrified. Being held against her will and helpless to save herself, she doesn’t know how she’ll survive. Abandoned in a freakish new place, Dolores struggles to stay alive until she can prove her innocence. Along with other wrongly convicted or reformed inmates, she crafts a plan to escape... Can she find her way out of lockup and the corrupt system that put her there? The Silent Cells is a gripping psychological horror novel. If you like dystopian worlds, sinister bad guys, and a secret you won’t see coming, you’ll love Gayle Katz’s gritty page-turner. Join Dolores as she fights for her life in The Silent Cells!

Download or read book Nostrand Avenue written by Kenji Jasper and published by Dafina. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamison “Kango” Watts was once known as an invisible man, a quiet “fixer” who always got the job done with clean hands and cash in his pocket. Now he’s living the quiet life in DC, running a soul food restaurant and doing the occasional job to scratch his old itch. All that changes when Jelly, his old yoga teacher, blows into town with the ultimate score, one that will take Kango first to London and then back to Brooklyn to face old enemies and ghosts from his past. After a rain of gunfire, Kango’s retirement ends, and he’s back in the game. Caught between a crew of arsonists who go after Brooklyn historical landmarks, and flashbacks of his time with the love of his life he lost to his own demons, Kango stands face to face with the forces that led him into exile. But there is still an enemy in New York that Kango still doesn’t see, one who after fifteen years has become the unexpected foe at the center of it all . . . Praise for Kenji Jasper “With Dark Kenji Jasper lays waste to the genteel façade of the Washington, D.C. where dignitaries skirt around the lives of those actually born in the city. From the first page Jasper guns the engine, whipping the reader from pole to pole.” —Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling, on Dark “The House on Childress Street is a deep meditation on family, love, and remembrance, and a tough valentine to the real Washington, D.C. Kenji Jasper is an extraordinary young talent.” —George Pelecanos, award-winning writer and producer

Download or read book Broken Realms The Complete 7 Book Series written by D.W. Moneypenny and published by Nevertheless Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 2623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some lives are bigger than one reality. Because they have to be. The day Mara Lantern meets herself, her life gets bigger. When she meets her brother from an alternate universe, it becomes more complicated. And when her new mentor says creatures from other realms are invading this world, she thinks it’s absurd. Until he explodes into a cloud of dust and reassembles himself. That makes her doubt. Then he says only she can stop the invaders. That makes her afraid. -------- Join Mara Lantern and her companions in a seven-volume science fiction adventure through reality, time and space, where they encounter everything from steampunk dream worlds to artificial humans, from dragons to disembodied spirits, where metaphysics is science and magic is just one belief from coming true. Author’s note: To enjoy the story, you should read this series in order. Book 1: Broken Realms Book 2: Broken Souls Book 3: Broken Dragon Book 4: Broken Pixels Book 5: Broken Dreams Book 6: Broken Spells Book 7: Broken Talisman This series was previously titled The Chronicles of Mara Lantern. Individual book titles and contents have not changed.

Download or read book The Devil Makes Three written by Tori Bovalino and published by Page Street YA. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Tess and Eliot stumble upon an ancient book hidden in a secret tunnel beneath the school library, they accidentally release a devil from his book-bound prison, and he’ll stop at nothing to stay free. He’ll manipulate all the ink in the library books to do his bidding, he’ll murder in the stacks, and he’ll bleed into every inch of Tess’s life until his freedom is permanent. Forced to work together, Tess and Eliot have to find a way to re-trap the devil before he kills everyone they know and love, including, increasingly, each other. And compared to what the devil has in store for them, school stress suddenly doesn’t seem so bad after all.

Download or read book Echoes of Sherlock Holmes written by Laurie R King and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a stunning follow-up to the acclaimed In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger present a brand-new anthology of stories inspired by the Arthur Conan Doyle canon. Echoes of Sherlock Holmes puts forth the question: What happens when great writers/creators who are not known as Sherlock Holmes devotees admit to being inspired by Conan Doyle stories? While some of these talented authors are highly-regarded mystery writers, others are best known for their work in the fields of fantasy or science fiction. All of them, however, share a great admiration for Arthur Conan Doyle and his greatest creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Some stories tell of Holmes himself (in Victorian Baker Street or modern New York, in various guises or a different gender), while others explore various Conan Doyle characters. Although not a formal collection of new Holmes stories (though some do fit that mold), these tales are inspired by the Conan Doyle canon. The results are breathtaking—for long-time fans of Holmes and Watson, for readers new to Doyle’s writing, and for all readers who love exceptional storytelling. Featuring stories by Tasha Alexander, Cory Doctorow, Hallie Ephron, Meg Gardiner, William Kent Krueger, Jonathan Maberry, Catriona McPherson, David Morrell, Anne Perry, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and more.

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