Download or read book The Rebirth of Suspense written by Rick Warner and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Typically, films are suspenseful when they keep us on the edge of our seats, when glimpses of a turning doorknob, a ticking clock, or a looming silhouette quicken our pulses. Exemplified by Alfred Hitchcock’s masterworks and the countless thrillers they influenced, such films captivate viewers with propulsive plots that spur emotional investment in the fates of protagonists. Suspense might therefore seem to be a curious concept to associate with art films featuring muted characters, serene landscapes, and unrushed rhythms, in which plot is secondary to mood and tone. This ambitious and wide-ranging book offers a redefinition of suspense by considering its unlikely incarnations in the contemporary films that have been called “slow cinema.” Rick Warner shows how slowness builds suspense through atmospheric immersion, narrative sparseness, and the withholding of information, causing viewers to oscillate among boredom, curiosity, and dread. He focuses on works in which suspense arises where the boundaries between art cinema and popular genres—such as horror, thriller, science fiction, and gothic melodrama—become indefinite, including Chantal Akerman’s La captive, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Memoria, Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin, Kelly Reichardt’s Night Moves, Lucrecia Martel’s Zama, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Creepy, and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: The Return. Warner investigates the pivotal role of sound in generating suspense and traces how the experience of suspense has changed in the era of digital streaming. The Rebirth of Suspense develops a fresh theory, history, typology, and analysis of suspense that casts new light on the workings of films across global cinema.

Download or read book The Book of Lost Fragrances written by M. J. Rose and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping and suspenseful tale of secrets, intrigue, and lovers separated by time, all connected through the mystical qualities of a perfume created in the days of Cleopatra--and lost for 2,000 years.

Download or read book The Pretender Rebirth written by Steven Long Mitchell and published by Centre Universe. This book was released on 2013-09-22 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are Pretenders among us, geniuses with the ability to become anyone they want to be. In 1983 a corporation known as The Centre isolated a young Pretender named Jarod and exploited his genius for their 'research. Then, one day, their Pretender ran away... Written by the creators of the cult-hit TV show The Pretender - Rebirth is a slick mystery thriller about a brilliant human chameleon named Jarod who after escaping from the notorious Centre, plunges headlong into his newfound freedom. While also discovering the joys and intricacies of everyday life with the pure wonderment of the man/child he is, Jarod uses his unequaled abilities to literally become anyone he wants to be (a surgeon, a pilot, a physicist, etc.) as well as his dazzling mind over muscle vigilante-like skills to bring down the powerful and corrupt and protect those who can't defend themselves. All the while he must stay a step ahead of his relentless pursuers from The Centre. First and foremost is the sexiest woman on the planet, the complex, bitch-on-wheels, Miss Parker who wants him recaptured at any cost - alive - preferably. Parker is a deliciously cunning woman Jarod has known since childhood and theirs is a truly multifaceted cat and mouse relationship - one driven by Jarod who holds the key to the emotional secrets at her very core, secrets that fuel her relentless drive to recapture him. Then there is Sydney, Jarod's surrogate father figure and psychologist who raised and nurtured his genius for The Centre's disreputable purposes. To Jarod, Syd is both friend and foe, confidante and captor, counselor and betrayer. But Syd's calm paternal connection to Jarod remains strong, often in conflict with The Centre agenda. Jarod senses Sydney holds the emotional keys to his core - the truth about his past and the identity of the parents he was stolen from and whom he longs to reunite with. In Rebirth, Jarod employs multiple sophisticated pretends in his quest to save one missing boy and hundreds of other innocent lives hanging in the balance at the hands of multi-national corporate terrorists and mercenaries. Rebirth is at once an enthralling tale of one man's exploration of life around him, intricate suspenseful mystery and intense edge-of-your-seat thrill ride - that captures and reignites the cult hit TV series for both loyal fans of the show and new readers alike. There are Pretenders among us...

Download or read book Adrift in the Pacific Tragedy and Mystery written by Arthur Anderson and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, a group of young people embarks on a tranquil cruise aboard their yacht, eager to explore the crystal-clear waters and create unforgettable memories. However, nature, indifferent to their plans, unleashes a ruthless storm that changes the course of their journey. Adrift and with the communication system malfunctioning, they find refuge on a forgotten island, whose dark secrets will entangle them in a plot of mystery and tragedy. Among them is Alfred, the last of the young ones, whose task becomes the desperate search for his missing friends on the mysterious island. In this suspenseful, action-packed, and terrifying narrative, each chapter reveals new twists in the plot, exposing the group to unknown dangers, mysterious disappearances, and the shadow of fear. With unexpected alliances, mystery hunters, and the revelation of dark secrets, the plot intensifies until reaching a final confrontation that challenges Alfred to uncover the origin of the disappearances. However, the story takes an unexpected turn with the revelation of an invisible betrayal, sowing distrust within the group. The narrative culminates in the ultimate challenge, where the survivors struggle to escape the island and face the aftermath of the betrayal. The rebirth of hope offers a light in the midst of darkness, but the return to reality raises new questions and final reflections, leaving Alfred at a crossroads between the past and the future. Immerse yourself in this captivating tale of survival, friendship, and mystery as the young ones battle the elements, dangers, and shadows lurking on the forgotten island.

Download or read book Rebirth written by Dave Longeuay and published by Rebirth. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did a remnant of scattered Jews rise to build a mighty superpower in the Middle East? Fleeing his anti-Semitic father, Charles Devonshire journeys into the most volatile landgrab in history-Post WWII Palestine. Charles pursues a beautiful but mysterious librarian, Gladia, who introduces him to the elaborate Jewish underground. While joining their plight to reestablish a homeland, he falls in love with her and faces painful challenges in developing a relationship within their culture gap. And in the midst of battling the hostile inhabitants who also laid claim to Palestine, he searches for clues of his own troubled past. Can Charles pursue love, uncover his family secrets and avoid being trapped in the middle of the worlds longest feud? Rebirth draws you into 1948, into a world of intrigue, espionage and anti-Semitism. Witness how ancient prophecies were fulfilled against impossible odds as Israel built a nation and defied skeptics. Journey through the precarious events that led to Israels miraculous rebirth on May 14, 1948. Experience the unrelenting pursuits of the most persecuted race, and how their renewed strength reestablished their original language, customs and land cultivations after 2,000 years of desolation-all within a passionate war-torn love story. Watch Rebirths exciting 90 second book trailer at: http: //www.youtube.com/watch'v=0aaCj8zweVg Dave Longeuay is a multimedia producer and has been an avid student of prophecy and Israeli biblical history for over two decades.

Download or read book Daniel s 70th Week and the Mystery of Christ written by Jeffrey Horton and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me" (Rev. 3:20). Wouldn't it be great if you could open the door, invite Jesus into your home, and ask Him when He's coming back? All the confusion about the events surrounding Christ's return would vanish as He explains the Scriptures to you. You would have your own "Emmaus Road journey." Like the apostles and first-century disciples, you could say that He opened the eyes of your understanding. That's exactly what this series does by unfolding in an easy-to-follow manner what God's Word shows us and what Jesus taught. Each of the three books focuses on three critical end-time revelations that open the door of our understanding surrounding the events of Christ's return. The New Testament apostles received these keys from Jesus Himself. Over the centuries, these revelations were lost or watered down, leaving us flustered and even fearful. That's not God's will. It's time to let the Word speak for itself with a message of comfort, hope, and victory. This second book in the Emmaus Road journey walks you through one of the most significant end-time prophecies in the Bible. You may be surprised to find that it is all about Christ's first and second comings, not the future Antichrist. Step by step, you'll see how this prophecy: • accurately predicted when Jesus would first appear as the Messiah almost five hundred years in advance, • foreshadowed the restful end to the need for sacrificial offerings through the death and resurrection of Jesus, • and most importantly, predicts what Christ will accomplish when He comes again.

Download or read book Literature in Exile of East and Central Europe written by Agnieszka Gutthy and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature in Exile of East and Central Europe is a collection of articles discussing authors whose homelands range from the former Soviet Union to the former Yugoslavia. For the purposes of this book, East and Central Europe comprise Russia, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, and former Yugoslavia. These writers were exiled as a result of unbearable political climates - be it nations of the Communist block, including former Yugoslavia torn by its civil wars, or in the case of Poland, its partitioning by neighboring powers in the nineteenth century. No other book has collected such a variety of discussions from this geopolitical region, featuring authors who chose exile over the extinguishment of their individuality. Organized by theme and geography, this book will be of interest to a wide group of readers: from the topic of exile to research in Slavic (Czech, Polish, Russian, and post-Yugoslav), Romanian, German, and comparative literature. Literature in Exile of East and Central Europe is a valuable supplement to courses in Eastern and Central European history, as well as a primary text for courses in East and Central European literature.

Download or read book Wonder Confronts Certainty written by Gary Saul Morson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Saul Morson brings to life the intense intellectual debates shaping two centuries of Russian writing. Dialogues of great writers with philosophical wanderers and blood-soaked radicals reveal a contest between unyielding dogmatism and open-minded wonder, rendering the Russian literary canon at once distinctive and universally human.

Download or read book Ancestral Witches written by Humphrey Quinn and published by Rachel Humphrey - D'aigle. This book was released on 2022-09-26 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romance is hard if you're a Howard Witch—but even harder when you and the vampire you love are about to burn at the stake! The fate of the Howard Witches and all on The Demon Isle, hangs in the balance of a battle about to begin. But whether won or lost, the scars it leaves behind will change each of their lives and when the battle is over, life on The Demon Isle will never be the same again. Includes the Original Standalones, We Witches Three Books 7-10: Isle of Ashes Isle of Shadows Isle of Truth Isle of Vessels

Download or read book Raw written by Belle Aurora and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman falls for her stalker and a complicated relationship begins.

Download or read book The Rebirth written by S.B. Alexander and published by S.B. Alexander. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enemies-to-lovers vampire romance by bestselling author S. B. Alexander In a battle against time and fate, their love becomes their greatest strength. Join Sam and Layla in the gripping finale as they defy destiny, facing impossible odds to forge a path to their happily ever after. In my wildest dreams, I never foresaw the incredible journey my life would embark upon. Bound to the mesmerizing vampire, Sam Mason, his mere presence anchors me in vulnerability and ignites a flicker of hope as we confront an uncertain future. Our journey is not solitary; we are graced with four precious children who depend on us for their safety, forming the bedrock of our existence. Yet amidst the joy, a looming shadow threatens to shatter our existence. The merciless genetic engineering war jeopardizes humanity itself. I refuse to be passive as the world crumbles. My children deserve a life of normalcy and security, and I desperately crave a fairy tale ending with Sam by my side. However, destiny weaves a treacherous twist when I commit a fatal mistake. Now, my very essence teeters on the brink, endangering my beloved daughter's life. The stakes are impossibly high. It’s a battle for survival, a test of strength where our fate hangs perilously by a thread. The Rebirth unveils the extraordinary journey of love, loss, and redemption in the final chapter of this paranormal romance featuring Sam & Layla. Their story started in The Hunted with a spark that ignited a love that has grown from enemies to lovers, defying all odds between a vampire and a vampire hunter. This seven-book series is filled with suspense, snarky banter, a slow-burn romance, twists and turns, jaw-dropping moments, and an ending that will have you swooning and cheering. Series Reading Order: 1. The Hunted 2. The Predator 3. The Union 4. The Dawning 5. The Prodigies 6. The Prophecy 7. The Rebirth

Download or read book Heath Nixon and the Rebirth of the Special Relationship written by Niklas H. Rossbach and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-11-19 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals that 1969-74 was a crucial period for the special relationship. The Heath Government attempted to reverse Britain's decline as a great power by forging an American-European special relationship out of the Anglo-American relationship. Simultaneously the Nixon Administration tried to recoup the global position of the United States.

Download or read book Allure of the Vampire King written by Bella Klaus and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I’m no one—just a magic-less woman who fled the supernatural world after being dumped and humiliated by the most powerful vampire in Britain. He made me a laughing stock, a cautionary tale. I had no choice but to leave. That was a long time ago. I got over the betrayal. Now, I’m on the mend. But when an assassin tracks me down to London, claiming that a deadly power thrums beneath my veins, only one person is strong enough to save my hide: Valentine Sargon—the Vampire King who stole my virginity and broke my heart. He will help, but only if I move into a safe house. With him. Valentine is as handsome as the devil, silver-tongued and seductive as sin. I don’t trust him or the way he hungers for my blood. But I’ve run out of choices and can’t refuse.

Download or read book Arthur Conan Doyle and the Meaning of Masculinity written by Diana Barsham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valued icon of British manhood, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has been the subject of numerous biographies since his death in 1930. All his biographers have drawn heavily on his own autobiography, Memories & Adventures, a collection of stories and anecdotes themed on the subject of masculinity and its representation. Diana Barsham discusses Doyle's career in the context of that nineteenth-century biographical tradition which Dr Watson so successfully appropriated. It explores Doyle's determination to become a great name in the culture of his day and the strains on his identity arising from this project. A Scotsman with an alcoholic, Irish, fairy-painting father, Doyle offered himself and his writings as a model of British manhood during the greatest crisis of British history. Doyle was committed to finding solutions to some of the most difficult cultural problematics of late Victorian masculinity. As novelist, war correspondent, historian, legal campaigner, propagandist and religious leader, he used his fame as the creator of Sherlock Holmes to refigure the spirit of British Imperialism. This original and thought-provoking study offers a revision of the Doyle myth. It presents his career as a series of dialoguic contestations with writers like Thomas Hardy and Winston Churchill to define the masculine presence in British culture. In his spiritualist campaign, Doyle took on the figure of St Paul in an attempt to create a new religious culture for a Socialist age.

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Download or read book Far From Hope A Mary Cage FBI Suspense Thriller Book 2 written by Taylor Stark and published by Taylor Stark. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 48 hours, the chances of finding a missing person diminish drastically, and FBI Agent Mary Cage and her task force race to find victims that others can’t—before they’re lost forever. When a young adult woman vanishes from her birthday party, FBI Agent Mary Cage and her task force must decipher the startling links between victims and rescue them before it's too late. FAR FROM HOPE (A Mary Cage FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Taylor Stark. The series begins with FAR FROM HERE (Book #1). An intense and gripping thriller featuring a complex and tormented female protagonist, the Mary Cage series provides a riveting mystery packed with suspense, surprise twists, and an exhilarating pace that will have you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Regan, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

Download or read book Guardian Witches written by Humphrey Quinn and published by Rachel Humphrey - D'aigle. This book was released on 2022-09-26 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Final Books in the We Witches Three Series! Melinda Howard has made a decision: to stand on her own two feet and take responsibility for her life, both personally and in her duties as a witch. However, the ground under her feet is more like the sandcastles she made as a child, built in an afternoon, and in the pathway of the inevitable tides that threaten to wash away everything she's worked so hard to accomplish. And since the Feyk are not giving up their fight to control the Power Source, tensions are high as the Howard family, along with their new allies, prepare for the inevitable battle to come. Meanwhile, a new threat has their sights set on The Demon Isle and a most unexpected guest arrives, shocking them all... Includes the Original Standalones, We Witches Three Books 11-14: Isle of Judgement Isle of Magic Isle of Promise Isle of Dawning