Download or read book Gitchie Girl written by Phil Hamman and published by eLectio Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrified voice cried out in the night. “Who are you? What do you want? The sound of snapping twigs closed in on the five teenagers enjoying an evening around a glowing campfire at Gitchie Manitou State Park. The night of music and laughter had taken a dark turn. Evil loomed just beyond the tree line, and before the night was over, one of the Midwest’s most horrific mass murders had left its bloodstains spewed across the campsite. One managed to survive and would come to be known as the “Gitchie Girl.” Harrowing memories of the terrifying crime sent her spiraling out of control, and she grasped at every avenue to rebuild her life. Can one man, a rescue dog, and a glimmer of faith salvage a broken soul? This true story will touch your heart and leave you cheering that good can prevail over the depravity of mankind. Through extensive research, interviews, and personal insight, the authors bring a riveting look at the heinous crime that shook the Midwest in the early 1970s. Written from rare, inside interviews with the lone survivor, who broke nearly four decades of silence, this shocking yet moving story will not soon be forgotten.

Download or read book Open for Murder written by Mary Angela and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells everything from locally made souvenirs to memorabilia. She even rents out mountain bikes, and dabbles in the adventure industry—and sleuthing . . . It’s Memorial Day weekend in Spirit Canyon, and for Zo that means the return of summer shoppers. It also means the return of her good friend Beth, who’s moved back to the area to reopen her family’s premier hotel, Spirit Canyon Lodge. Beth and Zo spent many childhood summers there and Zo can’t wait to reconnect and celebrate the Grand Opening. But the festivities go from bad to worse when a power outage knocks out the lights—and morning reveals a competitor’s dead body found on the premises . . . Soon enough, Beth is the prime suspect in the suspicious death. Fortunately, Zo isn’t afraid to put her investigative skills to work and prove her friend’s innocence. To start digging for information, she appeals to Max Harrington, a local Forest Ranger and unlikely ally. Though they’ve argued about Happy Camper’s tours, in this case they agree on one thing: Beth isn’t a murderer. Stranger things have happened than their collaboration. After all, this is Spirit Canyon. But as the list of suspects grows, Zo will have to keep her guard up if she doesn’t want to be the next lodge guest to check out . . .

Download or read book Midnight Spells Murder written by Mary Angela and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spirit Canyon’s annual Spirit Spooktacular weekend is on, and for local amateur sleuth Zo Jones, it’s boomtime for business at her Happy Camper gift shop . . . until a murderer drops in for a browse. To celebrate Halloween at the Happy Camper, Zo schedules a talk by successful author and self-proclaimed witch Marianne Morgan. Although Marianne’s benign brand of witchcraft is more about feminine empowerment than black magic, her presence is still not welcomed by everyone. Then on a midnight stroll home, Zo spots what seems to be a new Halloween decoration propped up outside the Happy Camper. What she finds is not a mannequin but a dead Marianne, her lifeless body dressed in traditional witch’s garb. But why would someone send this good witch back to the spirit world permanently? Soon Zo realizes that plenty of folks have motives for murdering Marianne. What’s worse, nosy TV newsman Justin Castle plans to broadcast a report associating Marianne’s murder with the Happy Camper. Zo calls on her partner in sleuthing, local forest ranger Max Harrington, to help her find the culprit before Justin’s report airs. Otherwise Zo’s business just might go bust. But to catch this killer, Zo will have to risk much more than just her reputation . . .

Download or read book Little House Living written by Merissa A. Alink and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

Download or read book In the Blink of an Eye written by Michael Virkaitis and published by Page Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the autobiography of Michael D. Virkaitis's ("Mike Vee") life up to now. It was fun for him to tell friends and family some of the experiences that happened to him that were usually amusing and other times sad. He could talk about his experiences for hours upon hours. His listeners kept saying to him, "You should write a book." After thinking about it for years, he said, "Awh, what the hell, I'll do it." It's been well over seven years now since he started writing, and it certainly was not easy; however, recalling some of the good times made it well worthwhile. He got the name In the Blink of an Eye because in recent years, time has raced past him and has been nothing but a blur. So much has happened, but for some reason, most of these last twenty or so years have not been computed and stored within him. It surely was a blur. Why did it pass so fast? What did he miss? He really wishes there were do-overs. Mike was a successful high-ticket-item technical salesman. He had triedand-true methods. In this book, he reveals some of the strategies that made him successful and trusted. His name and reputation is still highly respected in the industry he worked in. Mike's methods of attaining success could be a guide for those of you beginning your climb up the ladder and memories to those of you who passed this way. Mike's philosophy was focus on what's ahead and where you are going. The past is something you cannot change. Live with it. It surely is part of the building blocks that will help you succeed. Always remember his favorite proverb: "You are not judged by how many times you fell, you are remembered by how many times you got back up."

Download or read book Mining for Murder written by Mary Angela and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zo Jones is enjoying the sunny season at her Happy Camper gift shop in Spirit Canyon, South Dakota—when a murder reminds her all that glitters isn’t gold . . . The South Dakota Gold Rush might be long over, but Zo Jones feels like she’s hit the mother lode when she and her friends browse an estate sale, where a rare old book about the history of Spirit Canyon is causing quite a commotion. In addition to local stories and secrets, the book may even contain the location of a famous stash of gold—a treasure worth killing for. Zo’s friend Maynard Cline wins the bid on the book, to the chagrin of many interested parties, including the historical society and college history department. But when Zo and Hattie head to Maynard’s mansion to borrow the book for a library event, the only thing they find is Maynard—at the bottom of the mountain. The valuable book is gone. Zo knows this must be murder because there’s no way a germophobe like Maynard would have voluntarily dived into a pile of dirt. Now she’ll have to dig into a new case, and go prospecting for a perpetrator . . .

Download or read book Hell Is Empty written by Craig Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walt Longmire faces an icy hell in this New York Times bestseller from the author of Land of Wolves Well-read and world-weary, Sheriff Walt Longmire has been maintaining order in Wyoming's Absaroka County for more than thirty years, but in this riveting seventh outing, he is pushed to his limits. Raynaud Shade, an adopted Crow Indian rumored to be one of the country's most dangerous sociopaths, has just confessed to murdering a boy ten years ago and burying him deep within the Bighorn Mountains. Walt is asked to transport Shade through a blizzard to the site, but what begins as a typical criminal transport turns personal when the veteran lawman learns that he knows the dead boy's family. Guided only by Indian mysticism and a battered paperback of Dante's Inferno, Walt braves the icy hell of the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area, cheating death to ensure that justice--both civil and spiritual--is served.

Download or read book Insiders Guide to South Dakota s Black Hills Badlands written by T. D. Griffith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. South Dakota’s Black Hills & Badlands Ghost towns and modern towns. Trendy eateries and rustic bars. Cowboys and artists. Rodeos, skiing, hiking, and biking. Breathtaking landscapes in a place of welcoming smiles. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

Download or read book Coming Up Murder written by Mary Angela and published by Camel Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spring is coming up roses for Professor Emmeline Prather. Her book is finished, her classes are almost finished, and her love life is in full bloom. Then the Shakespeare Festival begins, and a tempest ensues-not the Shakespearean kind.

Download or read book Journey to Third Heart written by Cliff Gunnare and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey To Third Heart is the story of not just one heart transplant but two heart transplants. A story that may be uplifting for others who are waiting for a transplant or surgery of one kind or another. A story that promotes a positive attitude in all that you do and in all that you have to face in life's journey.

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Download or read book Soft Power for the Journey written by Sandra K. Johnson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of an African American woman working at the highest levels in STEM. Dr. Sandra K. Johnson earned a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in May 1988, the first Black woman to do so. She then became a successful global technology leader and an IBM Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The story narrates the inextricable human dimension of dealing with various personal and familial challenges that people naturally encounter—with the highs and lows, and exhilarations and disappointments. It portrays her inner strength, persistence, dedication, boldness, quiet resilience, wisdom and strong faith, this soft power she leverages throughout her life. It is a heartwarming, compelling story designed to encourage, be aspirational and awe-inspiring, and uplift the spirits of a broad and diverse readership. From tragically losing her father at the age of two, to being raised by a single mother of four children, Sandra showed promise in math and science, and discipline and unrelenting drive at a young age. Raised in the deep South, she exhibited leadership even while in kindergarten and blazed trails in leadership while in junior high and high schools. Her early education was in segregated schools, with integration coming to her hometown as she started the 5th grade. Dr. Johnson’s innate abilities led her to a summer engineering program for high school students, then on to college and graduate school. Dr. Johnson has made innovative contributions in high performance computing – supercomputers – and other areas of computer engineering. She has dozens of technical publications, over 45 pending and issued patents, and a plethora of recognition and honors in her field. The book is a fascinating and intriguing story that conveys in captivating and relatable ways the remarkable life arc of a resilient person from an underprivileged background who persistently overcomes whatever odds and challenges are encountered in her life. It is a riveting human tale of a triumphant spirit, moving forward with soft power to celebrate achievement and handle obstacles with steel willpower, influential support, and faith. Access the authors' webpage here https://softpowerforthejourney.com/

Download or read book Journey Through Hell written by LS Jordan and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey Through Hell: The Logan Nighthawk Story By: LS Jordan Based partially on the author’s real life experience, Journey Through Hell: The Logan Nighthawk Story is tender portrait of the life of Logan Nighthawk, a boy growing up in rural Tennessee with his Cherokee grandfather. Having been all but abandoned by his birth parents, Logan finds solace in his grandfather’s house, where he learns what it means to be a good man and an important member of his community. As Logan gets older, he realizes he cannot remain under his grandfather’s wing forever, so he enters the world in order to make his own way, and finds purpose when enlists in the military service. Through his hard work, dedication, and talent, Logan is recruited to become a member of the Black Ops Special Forces, and despite Logan’s excitement at serving his country, he understands that this line of duty will force him to distance those he loves most so no danger will ever come to them. Despite all of life’s hardships, all the isolation and disappointment Logan must feel, he ultimately finds a family that loves and supports him—a family worth fighting for.

Download or read book Cruel Intent written by J.A. Jance and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ali Reynolds doesn't go looking for trouble - but trouble comes looking for her when the battered, bloodstained body of Morgan Forester is discovered by her twin daughters. For the prime suspect, Morgan's husband, is the contractor Ali has hired to help re-design her home. Bryan Forester swears he had nothing to do with the killing - but no one, including Ali's boyfriend, Homicide Detective Dave Holman, believes him. Was Morgan's death the result of a domestic dispute that turned violent - or is her murder part of something far more sinister? In her determination to prove Bryan's innocence, Ali finds she has unwittingly entered a deadly game of cyber hide-and-seek with a ruthless killer.

Download or read book Behind the Mask written by Ronald Jeffers and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The autobiography of Ron Jeffers is the long-awaited book of his life, starting in the ghettos of Cincinnati to becoming a name well-known in the sports field. For over fifty years, he has written newspaper and magazine articles and several how-to and rule books for baseball and softball. Jeffers has travelled the world as a public speaker, including speaking for National Olympics Committee. Staying true to his roots, he still lives in the Cincinnati area with his wife, Vera.

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Download or read book The Halo Conspiracy written by Michael Murphy and published by Michael Murphy. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In mid-twenty-first century, solving murders hasn’t become any easier. Cutting edge science has created more opportunities for crime than offered solutions. A ruthless technology company threatens to reveal Project Halo, a scientific breakthrough that will change humanity forever. Layers of secrecy conceal cutting-edge robotics, artificial intelligence and even rumors of synthetic humans. Before scientists can correct flaws that threaten the program, someone or something murders the brains behind the project. Michael Murphy’s witty fast-paced sci-fi mystery introduces Lucas Nash, a gritty, by the book homicide detective thrust into a world he always avoids, high tech. He sifts through a maze of suspects; Rachel, a spirited intern, a brute of a security chief, a treacherous woman, the murdered man’s partner, and two ambitious Army officers, one found dead in the arms of a married schoolteacher, and a Colonel who can’t be found. A media starved religious leader warns the world against the evils of technology with his beautiful assistant, Lucas’s one-time flame. Before uncovering the killer’s identity, an unlikely romance threatens to derail the investigation and end Lucas’s career. With pressure mounting from his superiors and the government, Lucas must set aside his feelings and solve the murder before technology makes him and humanity the next victims.