Download or read book We Run Bad written by John Curry and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's in the throes of the Great Recession, and Tim's dreams of flipping a house have collapsed along with the housing market. After abandoning his new home as a lost cause, he's caught up in the poker craze and moves to Atlantic City with a new dream of "playing poker for a living", but soon finds himself stuck in a dizzying spell of bad luck at the card tables. Or maybe he just sucks at poker, like everybody else. His money all gone, and finding that it's actually difficult to drink oneself to death at 1am, he's suddenly offered a chance to make his money back, and then some, by running an underground poker game in New York City. Once in New York, Tim finds himself on the road to recovery and making real money for the first time-but at what cost?We Run Bad offers an authentic and darkly comic look at underground poker culture, while serving up an indictment of post-recession America. Here, every game is rigged, and the only way to come out ahead is to be the one doing the rigging.

Download or read book Aegis Rising written by S. S. Segran and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Plane Crash... A Hidden Valley... An Ancient Prophecy... A Cataclysmic Scheme... Mariah, Aari, Kody, Jag and Tegan have been lifelong friends. Surviving the crash of their small plane in northern Canada, the five awaken to find themselves in Dema-Ki, an uncharted valley inhabited by a mysterious people. Nursed back to health, the teenagers are soon cast into a life-altering adventure when a strange affliction wreaks havoc in this remote sanctuary. The Elders of the village believe that the five newcomers hold the key to the salvation of not only Dema-Ki, but that of all humanity as foretold in their prophecy. Skeptical at first, the five eventually grow to accept the possibilities of the prophecy after experiencing a series of baffling events. Unbeknownst to them, a renegade group of youths, zealously opposed to the initiation of the 'outsiders', soon begin their maneuvers to rid the village of the newcomers. As the dark forces around them accelerate, the five friends are compelled to discover faith in themselves and in the powers ascribed to them by the ancient prophecy. If they survive the perils in this valley, can they then garner the courage and conviction needed to face an ominous cloud gathering in the world outside?

Download or read book Wild Ocean written by Tripp Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shocking murder. A deadly secret. A dark side of paradise.Returning to the Florida Keys, former spy, Tyson Wild, takes up residence on a friend's boat. He desperately seeks to put his violent past in the rearview mirror. But trouble has a way of finding him, and redemption proves to be more elusive than he thought.It's not all fun in the sun as Tyson quickly finds himself knee-deep in murder, mystery, and mayhem. With the help of his retired Navy buddy, Tyson attempts to navigate the mysterious waters of his new life. But as the body count rises, the threat to Tyson becomes personal. He might just have to revert to his old ways to bring the killer lurking in the tropical paradise to justice."If you like books by Wayne Stinnett, Cap Daniels, Clive Cussler, and tropical adventures, you'll love Tyson Wild."Scroll up and grab your copy of Wild Ocean today!

Download or read book Agent Rising A Max Thorne Spy Thriller written by Ethan Jones and published by Knightsville Books. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Thorne is a Russian covert operative ... or is he? Demoted FSB Agent Max Thorne, struggling with a troubled, unknown past and aimless future, accepts a near-impossible assignment: bring a traitor who is hiding in the United States back home to Russia. Max has never lost any of the high-value detainees he transports, and this mission could prove his allegiance to the agency. But he’d be working in hostile territory, with an untested new team, and his career and life are on the line. As the Russian team is ambushed while descending on Washington, DC, Max discovers that his fate is inescapably linked to that of the “traitor.” Now there is even more at stake … his mysterious past may tie him to the CIA. With no time to determine whom to trust, will he find the courage to stand between the Russian service and an innocent man? And in doing so, will Max be deemed a traitor himself? Reviews “You want non-stop action? Give it a shot.” Catherine Coulter ★★★★★ “An entertaining, action filled novel.” ★★★★★ “It was excellent!” ★★★★★ “I enjoyed the book immensely.” ★★★★★ “Fantastic! ...Bottom line: this is a great job.” ★★★★★ “In my view, Jones is fast becoming a number one writer in this type of fiction. I highly recommend you not only read the Agent Rising book 1 but it’s prequel novella 18 Minutes which will lead the reader into the darkness which is the Russian FSB.” ★★★★★ “The 1st full novel of Max Thorne is one which keeps your interest all the way thru…I highly recommend this book.” ★★★★★ “To say I enjoyed it would be an understatement this is really a fast-paced and masterfully executed thriller.” The Max Thorne Spy Thriller Series Ethan Jones, bestselling author of the Justin Hall and Javin Pierce spy series, brings you Agent Rising, the first novel in the impossible-to-put-down, fast-paced new series that will leave you breathless and confirms Ethan Jones’ place as a spy fiction master. Agent Rising comes with bonus content and has clean language with no sex scenes. If you like page-turning, high-stakes, heart-pounding thrillers in the tradition of Clancy, Flynn, Child, or Fleming, you will love Thorne. Start reading Agent Rising – and enjoy the explosive first book in the new Max Thorne Spy Thriller series now.

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Download or read book The Hunted A FREE Dystopian Action Adventure Thriller written by A.J. Scudiere and published by Griffyn Ink. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lights out. Keep still. Pray for morning. Joule and Cage Mazur feel like prisoners in their home. With something new stalking the streets at night, their family’s only protection is bolting the door and embracing the darkness. And even though they manage to trap and kill one of the monsters, their locks won’t hold forever… Dealing with rising panic and rage in the neighborhood, the free-spirited survivors hatch a plan to undermine the killers. But with the night hunters picking off everyone they can, Joule and Cage know time is ticking toward humanity’s extinction. Can they kill the Night Hunters and reclaim the top of the food chain? The Hunted is the first book in the fast-paced Black Carbon apocalyptic thriller series by a USA Today bestselling author. If you like resourceful heroes, world-ending catastrophes, and breathtaking action, you’ll love AJ Scudiere’s spine-tingling novel. Buy The Hunted to battle the savage onslaught today!

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Download or read book Research Anthology on Multi Industry Uses of Genetic Programming and Algorithms written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-12-05 with total page 1534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic programming is a new and evolutionary method that has become a novel area of research within artificial intelligence known for automatically generating high-quality solutions to optimization and search problems. This automatic aspect of the algorithms and the mimicking of natural selection and genetics makes genetic programming an intelligent component of problem solving that is highly regarded for its efficiency and vast capabilities. With the ability to be modified and adapted, easily distributed, and effective in large-scale/wide variety of problems, genetic algorithms and programming can be utilized in many diverse industries. This multi-industry uses vary from finance and economics to business and management all the way to healthcare and the sciences. The use of genetic programming and algorithms goes beyond human capabilities, enhancing the business and processes of various essential industries and improving functionality along the way. The Research Anthology on Multi-Industry Uses of Genetic Programming and Algorithms covers the implementation, tools and technologies, and impact on society that genetic programming and algorithms have had throughout multiple industries. By taking a multi-industry approach, this book covers the fundamentals of genetic programming through its technological benefits and challenges along with the latest advancements and future outlooks for computer science. This book is ideal for academicians, biological engineers, computer programmers, scientists, researchers, and upper-level students seeking the latest research on genetic programming.

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Download or read book Internet Science written by Svetlana S. Bodrunova and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Internet Science held in St. Petersburg, Russia, in October 2018. The 23 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this volume. They were organized in topical sections named: risks on the Internet: detecting harmful content and discussing regulation; methodologies for studies of online audiences; and online media and public issues.

Download or read book How to Write a Damn Good Thriller written by James N. Frey and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick look at any fiction bestseller list reveals that thrillers make up most of the titles at the top. HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD THRILLER will help the aspiring novelist or screenwriter to design, draft, write, and polish a thriller that is sure to grab readers. Frey uses examples from both books and movies and addresses the following hot topics: *Germinal ideas *Breathing life into great thriller characters *Crafting a gripping opening *Maintaining tension *Creating obstacles and conflicts *Writing a mean, lean thriller scene *Adding surprise twists *Building a smashing climax and many more. In his trademark approachable and humorous style, Frey illuminates the building blocks of great thrillers and gives the reader the tools to write his or her own.

Download or read book Thriller Stories To Keep You Up All Night written by Inc., International Thriller Writers and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lock the doors. Draw the shades. Pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night! Featuring North America’s foremost thriller authors, Thriller was the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Revisit these heart-pumping tales of suspense, including thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous to some of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify. Previously published. “An electrifying collection from an all-star lineup.” —VINCE FLYNN

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Download or read book The Adventures of Aarav and Raghu written by Laxmi Natraj and published by Clever Fox Publishing. This book was released on with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Aarav and Raghu eagerly visited the ruined palace, with their friend Chinnu, little did they expect a Pandora box of mysteries to pop out in front of them! – A vanishing Grandma, unknown people breaking the palace and overall this – snakes inside Raghu’s bag! Grab the book to plunge into the adventure of Aarav and Raghu to plunge into these stories

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Download or read book 18 Minutes A Max Thorne Spy Thriller written by Ethan Jones and published by Knightsville Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What choice can he make with only 18 minutes? FSB Agent Max Thorne might be shy and lack confidence, but he has never lost any of the high-value detainees he transports ... yet. Assigned a daunting new mission, Max must lead a two-man team and transfer a high-profile banker to a safehouse in Moscow. Meanwhile, overwhelming opposition is determined to free the banker at any cost. With no safehouse, no backup, and no options, Max must make an impossible choice. But can he do it in only 18 minutes? Reviews ★★★★★ “Recommend this book highly and it meets all expectations from Ethan Jones's other series.” ★★★★★ “I really look forward to reading the authors take on this man. My take on the author’s new series is superb!” ★★★★★ “It's a great read, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked the idea of seeing things from the point of view of an FSB agent. I can't wait to read more about Max...” ★★★★★ “I loved the book, can't wait to see the rest of the story unfold, thank you.” ★★★★★ “Wow this is a fast-paced, high intensity novella, with some promising new characters…” ★★★★★ “…the new series is rocking, really so good. The author has outdone himself.” ★★★★★ “Great plot. Great series. Great writer.” The Max Thorne Spy Thriller Series Ethan Jones, Amazon bestselling author of the Justin Hall and Javin Pierce spy series, brings you 18 Minutes, an impossible-to-put-down, fast-paced adventure that will leave you breathless and confirms Ethan Jones’ place as a spy fiction master. If you like page-turning, high-stakes, heart-pounding thrillers in the tradition of Clancy, Flynn, Child, or Fleming, you will love Thorne. This series has clean language with no sex scenes. Start reading to see what can happen in 18 Minutes and enjoy this action-packed prequel novella to the explosive new Max Thorne Spy Thriller series now.

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