Download or read book Smoke and Whispers written by Mick Herron and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxford private detective Zoë Boehm turns up dead in Newcastle, launching her friend Sarah Tucker into an investigation with several leads—but no one she can trust. When a body is hauled from the River Tyne, Sarah Tucker heads to Newcastle for a closer look. She identifies the dead woman as private detective Zoë Boehm, but putting a name to the corpse only raises further questions. Did Zoë kill herself, or did one of her old cases come back to haunt her? Why was she wearing the jacket a murderer had stolen years before? And what’s brought Sarah’s former sparring partner Gerard Inchon to the same broken-down hotel where she’s staying? Coincidence is an excuse that soon appears pretty unconvincing. Sarah can’t leave until she’s found the answers to her questions, however dangerous they might turn out to be.
Download or read book A Whisper of Smoke written by Angela Hoke and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-17 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1960s Kentucky, Susanna Braden is one of four children in a dynamic Catholic family that thrives on unpredictability, where painful secrets remain unspoken, allowing sins of the past to be repeated and threatening the security and innocence of another generation. Susanna's childhood begins as one of enchantment, but always with an underlying current of instability. When a series of events lead to the development of a bitter judgment towards parents who failed to protect, either through undisclosed secrets or failure to act, Susanna draws on the support of her friends and siblings as she struggles with whether these experiences should define the person she is to become. These same experiences shape her self-esteem and feelings about love and relationships, while her friendships with Shelly, a funny, allegedly-promiscuous classmate, and Calvin, the honorable boy-next-door with whom she secretly falls in love, keep her grounded. Ultimately, Susanna must decide whether to accept her family, despite its faults, particularly when she recognizes the same failings in herself. And she must determine whether her family's good qualities, including an endearing resilience and appealing ability to rally together, even in the face of profound loss, provide the redemption they all so desperately seek.More detailed description:In 1960's Kentucky, Mama births adventures like golden eggs, but she's not exactly maternal. So, when it comes to the younger Braden children, teenage Susanna does her best to fill in where Mama leaves off – until Susanna unearths shameful secrets about Mama's past and, worse, discovers that Mama has completely failed to warn, or protect, her own children. Furious and filled with righteous indignation, Susanna's through doing Mama's work for her, and all she wants is to somehow escape the drama. Susanna finds comfort in the farm next-door and the boy who's always been her best friend. He's there for her like he always is, steady and appealingly normal and, before long, she's falling for him. For a little while, nothing seems as important as winning Calvin's love. But Calvin is involved with someone else, and when he deploys to Vietnam, it may not be Susanna's love he carries in his heart. Things look bleak, until it becomes clear that Calvin needs her friendship, if not her love, now more than ever. He's the most honorable person Susanna's ever known, and even he is being changed by his experiences. Suddenly Susanna's sense of honor, and fault, are being challenged, just as she has to face what's happening at home – that her withdrawal does not come without a cost, and her beloved brother is paying the price. Now she finds herself at a crossroads – repeat her mother's mistakes or face the awful truth. And it all boils down to a choice between fear and hope.
Download or read book Smokefree written by Simone Dennis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although tobacco is a legal substance, many governments around the world have introduced legislation to restrict smoking and access to tobacco products. Smokefree critically examines these changes, from the increasing numbers of places being designated as ‘smokefree’ to changes in cigarette packaging and the portrayal of smoking in popular culture. Unlike existing texts, this book neither advances a public health agenda nor condemns the erosion of individual rights. Instead, Simone Dennis takes a classical anthropological approach to present the first agenda-free, full-length study of smoking. Observing and analysing smoking practices and environments, she investigates how the social, moral, political and legal atmosphere of ‘smokefree’ came into being and examines the ideas about smoke, air, the senses, space, and time which underlie it. Looking at the impact on public space and individuals, she reveals broader findings about the relationship between the state, agents, and what is seen to constitute ‘the public’. Enriched with ethnographic vignettes from the author’s ten years of fieldwork in Australia, Smokefree is a challenging, important book which demands to be read and discussed by anyone with an interest in anthropology, sociology, political science, human geography, and public health.
Download or read book Smoke Encrypted Whispers written by Samuel Wagan Watson and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These poems pulse with the language and images of a mangrove-lined river city, the beckoning highway, the just-glimpsed muse, the tug of childhood and restless ancestors. For the first time Samuel Wagan Watson's poetry has been collected into this stunning volume, which includes a final section of all new work.
Download or read book The Mysteries written by Keletso Raletsemo and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mysteries of the Untold: A Poetry Collection Description: Step into a realm where words become whispers of enchantment, and emotions are woven into intricate tapestries of verse. "The Mysteries of the Untold" is a spellbinding poetry collection that beckons you to explore the hidden depths of the human experience. In this enchanting journey through the labyrinth of the heart and soul, the poet delves into the uncharted territories of love, loss, dreams, and the enigmatic world that lies beyond our senses.
Download or read book Tyrant Memory written by Horacio Castellanos Moya and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With pitch-perfect, pitch-black humor, this saga refracts through one family's struggles a whole country's nightmare. The tyrant of the book is the actual pro-Nazi mystic Maximiliano Hernández Martínez, known as the Warlock, who came to power in El Salvador in 1932. An attempted coup in April of 1944 failed, but a general strike in May finally forced him out of office. The book takes place during that tumultuous month between the coup and the strike. With her husband a political prisoner and her son fleeing for his life, wealthy Haydée Aragon takes matters into her own hands. Events ricochet from one near-disaster to the next.--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Serials in the British Library written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Smoked written by Patrick Quinlan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smoke Dugan is on the run. A bomb-maker by profession, he dropped out of sight because of a misunderstanding with his employers about an airplane crash and $2.5 million in cash. Unfortunately, they've found out where Smoke's living--a picturesque seaside city in Maine. And Denny Cruz, a highly paid assassin, is on his way from New York to collect him. Smoke's girlfriend, Lola Bell, is unaware of his past. Sexy, smart, and tough, Lola's a weed that grew up through the cracks in an inner-city housing project. Her big eyes belie her secret weapon: she's spent a decade studying the martial arts. The tattoo on her shoulder reads girls kick ass. When Cruz decides to use Lola to get to Smoke, he has no idea what he's taking on. A time bomb is ticking as Smoke, Lola, Cruz, and anyone unlucky enough to come into their orbit are caught up in a drama of abduction, car chases, and triple bluff, where escape or violent death look like the only options. But nothing turns out quite as anyone might expect . . . Patrick Quinlan's fast-paced, edgy, and brilliantly original first novel introduces a cast of characters worthy of Tarantino in their sophistication and resourcefulness, in a stylish thriller that marks the debut of a stunning new talent.
Download or read book Zombie Eyes written by ,Monea and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our main character, who sees herself as more of a villain rather than a good-hearted citizen, has no name. Hence why she’s addressed as NoName. She has no family, at least none that her memory-absent mind can remember. She’d say she’s completely alone because the sarcastic asshole in her head doesn’t count, regardless of how many times he’s told her that he’s an actual person. The only thing she knows for certain is that the world is over, and the stupid, groaning, brain-dead corpses are responsible for that. Just when NoName thinks she’s got a grasp on her confusing life, the world throws more complications her way. Enter Bunny and Scotty Moore, odd names, but not as odd as their personalities. Scotty, a seventeen-year-old smartass whose mouth never comes to a halt, somehow worms his way under NoName’s cold exterior and gets her to warm up to them. Bunny, on the other hand, possesses a wisdom way beyond that of a twelve-year-old girl. Her innocence and naïve outlook of the world and people somehow manages to turn NoName’s negative perspective of herself. When the siblings blackmail NoName to help them find their long-lost brother, with little to no hints of where he’s gone, can she help the siblings, and perhaps even (as cliché as it sounds) find herself in the process?
Download or read book Nightmare s Embrace Horror Nights Unveiled written by Spondon Ganguli and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Nightmare’s Embrace: Horror Nights Unveiled” presents a spine- chilling anthology of 20 short horror stories, each designed to evoke fear and suspense in the reader’s mind. From the misty hilltops of Darjeeling to the bustling streets of Mumbai, these tales explore the depths of human fear and the unknown, promising a reading experience that is both fresh and unforgettable. Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the realms of horror with “Echoes of the Enigmatic Stranger,” a collection of twenty gripping short stories that will leave you breathless. From the misty hills of Darjeeling to the desolate shores of Odisha, each tale plunges you into a world where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and darkness reigns supreme. Experience the terror of forbidden love in “Echoes of Tragedy,” where the ghosts of a tragic romance haunt an old haveli in Murshidabad. Feel your heart race as you encounter the haunting GPS in “The Haunting GPS,” a tale of relentless pursuit and inescapable dread. But the horrors don’t end there. From the cursed bus of unknown destinations to the malevolent spirits of Mumbai’s bustling streets, each story in this collection will grip you with its fresh perspective and relentless tension. You’ll find yourself drawn into the depths of despair in “The Shadows of Chinatown,” where a century-old mansion harbours dark secrets waiting to be unearthed.
Download or read book Dragon Whispers written by Charity Tahmaseb and published by Collins Mark Books. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here be dragons … six of them. Often mercurial, preternaturally perceptive, always inscrutable. What if you had to barter for your village while tied to a stake? Or if the one thing you always wanted—a dragon of your own—was forever denied? Where might a midnight chase through a stately hotel lead? From adversary to lover to devoted friend, from epic to urban fantasy—follow six heroines as they encounter six very different dragons. They’ll barter and bargain, chase and be chased, and in the end, learn the true meaning of dragon’s bane. Dragon Whispers gathers together the dragon stories from The (Love) Stories for 2020 project: Aleag the Great Knight at the Royal Arms Fire and Ivy Dragon’s End Heart Whisper Dragon’s Bane Let the adventure begin!
Download or read book Block Party 4 Back 2 Bizness written by Al-Saadiq Banks and published by True 2 Life Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “Free The Mayor Campaign” was a success! But, how long can he remain a free man? Brick City’s infamous kingpin known as the Mayor is shockingly released after serving twelve consecutive summers of the lifelong incarceration that he was originally sentenced to. He owes all thanks to his larger than life, ghetto fabulous attorney, Tony Austin. The twelve year layoff has the Mayor feeling as if the streets miss him and his prosperous hustle game. He feels that the game is in dire need of his expertise to pump life back into it. His hood politics are in order as he embarks on a new and improved campaign. He’s been studying his blueprint for well over a decade and it’s now time to go to work. His mission is simple and smooth, so he thinks, as he puts the wheels and soldiers in place to regain control of the city. The Mayor’s plan seems to be hater and snitch proof for the moment, but that moment doesn’t last very long. His primary goal is to restore the city and lift the recession his way. Nothing will stop him; not even the gang leaders who are now in control or the Feds who trail him step by step. He will stop at nothing until his operation takeover mission has been completed. Will his mission be completed or will he go down in history as just another used-to-be-kingpin whose time has run out?
Download or read book Whispers from God written by Janaé Kristen Werner and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONE WHISPER FROM THE LORD CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING... Thirteen years ago, Jesus asked me, "Are you willing to give up everything to follow Me?" After years of hesitation, I finally answered yes. It wasn't the moment I gave my life to Christ for salvation, but it was the moment I gave my life in sacrifice. Whispers from God are the stories of what began happening to me the moment, I believe, the Lord knew I was serious about saying yes. The kind of serious that means living life on my knees at the foot of the cross. One thing I have learned on this journey is that truly following Jesus isn't for the faint of heart. But it is for those who long to give all of their heart and it is absolutely worth it. From the uncomfortable to the unexpected, these are some of the stories throughout my life, of times the Lord whispered to me...stories of learning and understanding how to function in the prophetic and what it means to continually seek His face, sit in His presence, hear His voice and act on it. My instructions from the Lord have been to "go light your world" and these are some of the ways I believe He's asked me to do it. My prayer is that He speaks to your heart through the stories that have deeply impacted my life and they begin for you, a journey of seeking the Lord--listening earnestly for the quiet whispers of His voice. He's waiting...are you listening? And so, here is my heart... 1
Download or read book Whispers from the Shadows written by Roseanna M. White and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting and adventurous romantic spy novel is the second book in a new series from Roseanna M. White. Whispers from the Shadows combines fascinating cloak-and-dagger secrets with a tale of love and intrigue during the War of 1812. Treachery causes Gwyneth Fairchild’s world to crumble. The daughter of a British general, she barely saves her life by fleeing London aboard a ship to America. Her goal is to find refuge with the Lane family in Maryland, having been told by her father she could implicitly trust Winter and Bennet Lane, even though their nations are once again at war. After meeting their son, Thad, she wonders how safe she truly is when she discovers that the Lanes trade in a dangerous commodity—espionage. Not long after Gwyneth finds refuge in his city, Thad Lane experiences the tug of love, though he fears it may blur lines of loyalty. With family playing the part of enemies and enemies proving themselves friends, a future with Gwyn is uncertain. But at this moment, with the British advancing on Washington and Baltimore, they have only their shared faith in God as a shield about them.
Download or read book Destiny written by Nived and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What once was a reoccurring nightmare carried the truth of a past reality saturated in love, hate, passion, and jealously. So much has changed in such a short period of time, but the genuine bond between Amirah and Devin, which was built on love, had a way of drawing them back into each other’s lives. They have overcome the challenges that have come so far, but they have no idea what truly lies ahead of them. Now that things have started to fall into place, the truth is slowly revealed, adding to the endless hurdles they have to face. Their journey to the Triangle isn’t just a physical journey but is also spiritual and emotional and will test every boundary they have to prepare them for the darkness that has the potential to consume them and destroy everything they stand for. In order to fight the darkness, you have to explore it and embrace it for what it is. Can Devin and Amirah maneuver through regular relationship problems and learn about themselves all over again? This is new territory, but will the love they have be enough for them to get through this together?
Download or read book Smoke written by Dan Vyleta and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of the Harry Potter series and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell are sure to be mesmerized by Dan Vyleta’s thrilling blend of historical fiction and fantasy, as three young friends scratch the surface of the grown-up world to discover startling wonders—and dangerous secrets. “Dan Vyleta writes with intricacy and imagination and skillful pacing; never once would I have considered putting his book down. In the manner of both a Dickens novel and the best young adult adventure stories (the Harry Potter series among them). . .his ending, which I wouldn’t dare reveal here, is a real firecracker.”—Jennifer Senior, The New York Times Welcome to a Victorian England unlike any other you have experienced before. Here, wicked thoughts (both harmless and hate-filled) appear in the air as telltale wisps of Smoke. Young Thomas Argyle, a son of aristocracy, has been sent to an elite boarding school. Here he will be purged of Wickedness, for the wealthy do not Smoke. When he resists a sadistic headboy's temptations to Smoke, a much larger struggle beyond the school walls is revealed. Shortly thereafter, on a trip to London, Thomas and his best friend witness events that make them begin to question everything they have been taught about Smoke. And thus the adventure begins... You will travel by coach to a grand estate where secrets lurk in attic rooms and hidden laboratories; where young love blossoms; and where a tumultuous relationship between a mother and her children is the crucible in which powerful passions are kindled, and dangerous deeds must be snuffed out in a desperate race against time.
Download or read book I Am Monster written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the Viking Child as he leaves Newfoundland, the Rock and his life in Cripple Creek Pass far behind him.. Follow his adventures across the continent and into his new life, desguissing himself from his past.. The past filled with blood, guts and torture, a past filled with visions of the Witch, the Wisord, the ugly stick and the Crassandra, Erics Grave Ship.. The love and the hate the demons he has, as nothing now, is left for him on the secred island.. Watch as he develops into a fierce nogotiating warrior, a creative guiness.. Then watch as his world falls apart, falling deeply into the world of psychotic monsters.. A world filled with Phycophaths, Nacassistic personality and mutipule personality disorders.. All, each one less none, completely capable of infecting you, drawing you into them deeply, into their own pshchic.. Then completely tranforming you into one of the 50%, of the mentally affected humans today on this planet.. Then into, A Life Without A Mirror, then maybe, just maybe into just another everyday, perfectly functional, phyco killers..
