Download or read book Toby s Gun written by Marcus Punch and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Casualty written by Toby Harnden and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning journalist reveals the dramatic true story of the CIA's Team Alpha, the first Americans to be dropped behind enemy lines in Afghanistan after 9/11. America is reeling; Al-Qaeda has struck and thousands are dead. The country scrambles to respond, but the Pentagon has no plan for Afghanistan—where Osama bin Laden masterminded the attack and is protected by the Taliban. Instead, the CIA steps forward to spearhead the war. Eight CIA officers are dropped into the mountains of northern Afghanistan on October 17, 2001. They are Team Alpha, an eclectic band of linguists, tribal experts, and elite warriors: the first Americans to operate inside Taliban territory. Their covert mission is to track down Al- Qaeda and stop the terrorists from infiltrating the United States again. First Casualty places you with Team Alpha as the CIA rides into battle on horseback alongside the warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum. In Washington, DC, few trust that the CIA men, the Green Berets, and the Americans’ outnumbered Afghan allies can prevail before winter sets in. On the ground, Team Alpha is undeterred. The Taliban is routed but hatches a plot with Al-Qaeda to hit back. Hundreds of suicidal fighters, many hiding weapons, fake a surrender and are transported to Qala-i Jangi—the “Fort of War.” Team Alpha’s Mike Spann, an ex-Marine, and David Tyson, a polyglot former Central Asian studies academic, seize America’s initial opportunity to extract intelligence from men trained by bin Laden—among them a young Muslim convert from California. The prisoners revolt and one CIA officer falls—the first casualty in America’s longest war, which will last two decades. The other CIA man shoots dead the Al-Qaeda jihadists attacking his comrade. To survive, he must fight his way out against overwhelming odds. Award-winning author Toby Harnden gained unprecedented access to all living Team Alpha members and every level of the CIA. Superbly researched, First Casualty draws on extensive interviews, secret documents, and deep reporting inside Afghanistan. As gripping as any adventure novel, yet intimate and profoundly moving, it tells how America found a winning strategy only to abandon it. Harnden reveals that the lessons of early victory and the haunting foretelling it contained—unreliable allies, ethnic rivalries, suicide attacks, and errant US bombs—were ignored, tragically fueling a twenty-year conflict. "Masterful, complex, and heartfelt, from the deeply personal to the critically strategic. Captures many lessons on many levels." —Ambassador Hank Crumpton, former senior CIA officer
Download or read book The Ghost Gun written by Gareth Lewis and published by Gareth Lewis. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ghost Gun kills what it hits, its ghost bullets ensnaring the victim’s soul to their killer. Except that nothing is that simple. Certainly not an apparently simple theft that leads detectives into a war between secret societies over artifacts which have been around for millennia, their origin unknown, their abilities inexplicable. Demoted to Vice due to departmental politics, Detective Cassie Kinsala sees an opportunity to restore her career path. But what looks like it might offer a decent arrest soon turns into a quagmire the law might not cover, and might not protect her from. Jimmy Bancroft used to be a cop. Working for the other side lets him avoid paperwork. Investigating rumours of a competitor moving in on his employer’s interests, he becomes entangled in a war between criminals and a secret society. And someone might be trying to set him up.
Download or read book Renaissance 2 0 written by Dean C. Moore and published by Dean C. Moore. This book was released on 2016-03-12 with total page 1364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the course of five books, an ordinary detective gets swept up in a new renaissance age originating in Berkeley, Ca, finding himself no less transformed than the colorful characters he was meant to police. The five book series is collected here under one cover for the first time. The story, set in a parallel timeline, is for lovers of genre-busting mysteries and for readers who can embrace a mix of science-based thriller, sci-fi, urban and paranormal fantasy, mixed in with the sleuthing. Robin, the story's hero, undergoes a sex change early in the series, classifying this also as LGBTQ+ fiction. Fans of Richard Bard’s Brainrush series should also enjoy the contest going on between the “naturals” who wish to become meta-human with ancient practices and the ones all too willing to embrace new technologies to the same ends. Because the story arc is continuous from book 1, readers will want to read the books in order. It is only when Robin starts coming into all her powers, in the second half of the series' story arc, that supernatural powers begin to emerge.
Download or read book Brewing written by Sean Michael and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the love between Toby and Damon deepens, the man intent on destroying their happiness increases his efforts. Toby and Damon are back in Brewing, their relationship deepening more despite the continuing efforts of a stranger to bring them down. Helping in their efforts are their best friends Peter and Christian. Peter's new investment in a three-story building on the same block as Damon's bar offers Toby the opportunity of having a studio close to home. It also gives Peter and Christian a home they've made together, which Peter hopes will bring them closer together. A former soldier, Christian has a hard time letting go and finding his subspace. It's going to take a lot to break the conditioning he's learned in the Army. Peter is stubborn, though, and he's seriously falling for his strong sub. Will yet another attack bring down two couples this time?
Download or read book The Curlytops and Their Pets Or Uncle Toby s Strange Collection written by Howard Roger Garis and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby's Strange Collection' by Howard Roger Garis, readers are transported to a delightful world where siblings Teddy, Jan, and Trouble embark on adventures with their unusual pets. Garis' charming and engaging narrative style, filled with humor and heartwarming moments, captures the innocence and imagination of childhood. Set in the early 20th century, the book provides a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, highlighting the importance of family, friendship, and the wonders of nature. Through their playful escapades, the Curlytops learn valuable lessons about responsibility, compassion, and the joy of companionship. Howard Roger Garis, a prolific children's author known for his inventive storytelling and relatable characters, draws inspiration from his own experiences as a father and a lover of animals. His deep understanding of child psychology and his dedication to crafting entertaining yet educational tales shine through in this endearing book. 'The Curlytops and Their Pets' is a timeless classic that will enchant readers of all ages, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and wholesome story.
Download or read book The Curlytops and Their Pets Or Uncle Toby s Strange Collection written by Howard Roger Garis and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book St Nicholas written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cougar Ledge written by Brent Nelson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-07-11 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone suffers from the trial and tribulation of life. This is a story of a man determined to keep a promise made to his dying wife, the greatest tribulation of all. Tyrell Carson is forced to travel thousands of miles and endure years of loneliness only to suddenly be thrown into troubles not of his own making. But he is a survivor that protects the innocent while solving a mystery long forgotten. And perhaps, falling in love again.
Download or read book St Nicholas written by Mary Mapes Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Squire Toby s Will written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »Squire Toby’s Will« is a short story by L. Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 1868. JOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU [1814-1873] was an Irish mystery and horror author. He had an enormous influence on the horror genre in the 19th and 20th century, especially through his championing of tone and effect rather than shock factor. Among his most noted work is the lesbian vampire novella Carmilla [1872] and mystery Uncle Silas [1864].
Download or read book The Paramedic written by Scott Allan and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story takes place in Hollywood FL. and begins with four friends that have grown up together and are now in their late twentys. Dave Foley has become a homicide detective, Danny has become a Paramedic. Rafe is a drug smuggler that has become a power boat racer, and Wes is a successful developer with ties to the underworld. Danny seems to lead a straight and simple life, but is brutally murdered by having his throat slashed while at home. The mystery deepens when drugs are found at the crime scene. Foley gets the case and finds himself having to team up with his old friend Wes. The cop wants justice but the drug dealer wants revenge. They find themselves at odds with each other as they work to solve the crime. What they dont know is that Danny was mixed up with dirty cops who are raiding the homes of drug dealers and ripping them off. The Leader has become paranoid and goes on a rampage killing everyone in the crew beginning with Danny. After killing the girlfriend of one of the crew members, the Leader discovers he enjoys strangling women. A beautiful reporter from the local news show is following the story and eventually catches the attention of the Leader who becomes infatuated with her. She is also from South FL. and went to high school with Wes. When her life becomes endangered he finds himself still caring about her. Things become complicated when Rafe is suspected of being involved with the dirty cops and Wes must confront him. The murders escalate ending with a dramatic fight in the Everglades and another one of the friends gets killed.
Download or read book Not Long for This World written by Gar Anthony Haywood and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVA lawyer hires Gunner to help her prove that her gangland client is not a killer/divDIV/divDIVDarrel Lovejoy doesn’t owe South Central anything. By all accounts, he is lucky to escape this desperate corner of Los Angeles, to go to college and graduate into a well-paid advertising job. But something compels him to return. He dives into social work, attempting to mediate between the gangs which have brought hell to the streets he grew up on, and he makes slow but steady progress up until the day a shotgun blast cuts him down./divDIV /divDIVAfter an unusually forthcoming witness swears she saw a car of Imperial Blues kill Lovejoy, the police arrest Blue soldier Toby Mills. Suspecting a frame-up, Toby’s lawyer hires private detective Aaron Gunner to vet the woman’s story. To find out why South Central’s favorite son had to die, Gunner will turn gangland upside down./div
Download or read book Mostly Murder written by Fredric Brown and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark, twisting tales from an Edgar Award–winning author whose storytelling skills will “dazzle you” (San Francisco Chronicle). From a local sheriff’s casual narration of brutal crimes to a sideshow performer’s evil exploits to the tension and terror created by a madman’s escape, Frederic Brown’s collection of mystery and thriller stories provides a showcase of short fiction ranging from the grim and grisly to the darkly humorous. Discover the golden age of noir and crime fiction with these eighteen stories, many drawn from top magazines of the era such as Thrilling Detective and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, that offer us a front-row seat at the circus of humanity. “A real pro . . . a natural storyteller.” —The New York Times Book Review
Download or read book Days of Danger written by John Creasey and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three men meet on the outskirts of London to hatch a plan to steal the wealth of a nation in this thriller by an Edgar Award–winning author. They are three ordinary-seeming men—one fat, one tall, one thin. But their goal is anything but ordinary, and they have no regard for the chaos and horror that will be unleashed in the process. Once their plan is put into action, the death toll will rise and rise . . . It is up to Department Z’s Gordon Craigie to put a stop to these powerful and ruthless men. His only clue is a mysterious diamond-shaped card. It is on this small lead that the fate of Department Z—the ace detectives within British intelligence—hinges. But with the life of Craigie’s top agent Toby Arran now on the line, this one clue may not be enough.
Download or read book Chosen Pathways written by Judy Greenawalt and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That pesky, sneaky, window-peeking cat that wanders around the neighborhood, has cordially invited you to view and enjoy some more adventures of Kipper, Beauregard, and Tracker from THE TWO LABS AND A BLOODHOUND, that reside with their humans in North Pownal, Vermont. Chosen Pathways is a collection of short stories, some of which are told from the dogs' point of view of some actual events that have happened. However, the dogs were gracious enough to allow their momma to sneak in and record some fictional stories, for a fee of course. Please be advised that payment was delivered in the form of doggy treats, mostly the chicken and yam wraps that the dogs all so dearly love! So once again, kickback and relax, and enjoy the adventures of all, for every day is an adventure when you are owned by a dog. To view some colored photos of the dogs, please go to www.twolabsandabloodhound.com and follow the links.
Download or read book Goddess of the Hunt written by Tessa Dare and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-07-28 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lush and seductive novel, exciting new author Tessa Dare takes desire to brazen heights. Ever the bold adventuress, Lucy Waltham has decided to go hunting for a husband. But first she needs some target practice. So she turns to her brother’ s best friend, Jeremy Trescott, the Earl of Kendall, to hone her seductive wiles on him before setting her sights on another man. But her practice kisses spark a smoldering passion–one that could send all her plans up in smoke. Jeremy has an influential title, a vast fortune, and a painful past full of long-buried secrets. He keeps a safe distance from his own emotions, but to distract Lucy from her reckless scheming, he must give his passions free rein. Their sensual battle of wills is as maddening as it is delicious, but the longer he succeeds in managing the headstrong temptress, the closer Jeremy comes to losing control. When scandal breaks, can he bring himself to abandon Lucy to her ruin? Or will he risk his heart and claim her for his own?
