Download or read book Shadowmaker written by Joan Lowery Nixon and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2013-09-25 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Shadowmaker from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon. When Katie Gillian and her mother move from Houston to a small Texas town, they never imagine that violence and intrigue will interrupt their six-month stay. Could the two bodies found have anything to do with the newspaper articles Katie’s reporter mother is writing—or with the shadowy figures Katie has noticed lurking outside her house at night? “Strong female characters[,]…affecting and fast-paced, this mystery delivers.” –Publishers Weekly “Nixon deftly weaves the ordinary difficulties of a new kid in school into a suspenseful mystery…[and her] characters are interestingly complicated.” –Booklist “[A] smoothly knit novel.” –Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book The Shadowmaker written by T.J Champitto and published by WildBlue Press. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A master thief is on an international mission to uncover a deadly conspiracy in this crime thriller series debut from the author of The Medina Device. World-renowned thief, Henry Sirola, has a secret. He’s also an FBI informant. When the Croatian mob ask him to retrieve a priceless artifact, it could be the biggest score of his career, as long as he can keep his two worlds from crashing together. But the danger only escalates when an assassin strikes close to home. Now, hunting down a cold-blooded killer, Henry embarks on a quest for the truth that takes him from the foothills of Appalachia to the cafes and castles of Italy and the back alleys of Zürich. But as he uncovers a vast criminal conspiracy, survival will require him to confront his own troubled past.
Download or read book The Shadowmakers written by E. L. Harris and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadow Maker written by James R. Hannibal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How far will collateral damage from a CIA drone strike reach? When a suicide bomber shatters the peace of a winter afternoon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., former stealth pilot and undercover Cerberus operative Nick Baron receives an eerie invitation from the chess app on his phone--a mysterious figure named The Emissary wants to play. Nick and his covert unit--the Triple Seven Chase team--soon find themselves drawn into battle against an unknown opponent who has resurrected an ancient order of assassins: the legendary Hashashin. And there is a long-awaited prophecy being fulfilled by a series of violent attacks which may culminate in a final apocalypse over Jerusalem. As the Triple Seven fight to stop each attack, Nick tries to keep The Emissary on the hook by playing their digital chess game. The lines between the game and the fight begin to blur, as every time Nick loses a piece on the board, he loses one of his men. And if Nick cannot find a way to stop the terrorist mastermind, a checkmate may kill millions."--Author's website.
Download or read book The Shadow Maker written by Robert Sims and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a brutal sexual predator on the loose in Melbourne. Someone is attacking young women, knocking them senseless and leaving them mutilated. The first woman is blinded, the next has her ears damaged. The attacks are getting worse, and women are dying. Detective Marita Van Hassel, from the Melbourne Sexual Crimes Squad, is called on to use both her profiling and investigative skills to try to catch this animal. But the killer is proving elusive, and he has Rita in his sights as well.
Download or read book Shadowmaker written by Rosemary Sullivan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no doubt Rosemary Sullivan is a biographer of extraordinary talent. Her first biography, By Heart: Elizabeth Smart: A Life was a bestseller and nominated for a Governor General’s Award. Her third biography, The Red Shoes: Margaret Atwood, Starting Out, was also a highly acclaimed national bestseller. And her second, Shadow Maker, won the Governor General’s Award for Non-Fiction, the Canadian Authors Association Award for Non-Fiction, the City of Toronto Book Award and the University of British Columbia Medal for Canadian Biography. Now part of the PerennialCanada library, Shadow Maker reveals the many faces of Gwendolyn MacEwen, the magical and mesmerizing Canadian poet who died suddenly at the age of 46.
Download or read book The Medina Device written by T.J. Champitto and published by Black Rose Writing. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Maxy Awards Finalist – Thriller Former Navy SEAL Cameron Lyle is transitioning to life as a husband, father and government contractor. But his thirst for adventure has driven him to a secret life of high-stakes crime that has gained the attention of the FBI. When a mysterious device is unearthed in the mountains of Bolivia, an ancient brotherhood emerges to offer Cameron the opportunity of a lifetime—to steal the greatest discovery in human history from a rogue cell of U.S. intelligence officers. As a beleaguered FBI agent closes in, and a team of deadly assassins hunt him down, Cameron leads his pursuers on a worldwide manhunt as he sets off to find the scientist who can explain it all. Secret societies, ancient technology and international espionage all converge in a journey that will ultimately test the bounds of reality.
Download or read book Parachute Minds written by Jeremiah Sanchez and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parachute Minds: Light Switch By: Jeremiah Sanchez On Traveler’s home world of Whewliss, Gideon, Dumakleiza, and Timrekka are prepared to go where all others have failed—where the most advanced planet fears—where their destiny calls to them from across the stars. Harnessing elastic light, they will embark for humanity's hallowed horizon: the fourth phase. But as they venture off into the unknown, a new peril will force them to question if light will be enough, or if to find salvation, they must turn to the dark. In an age where we look beyond our planet and see not mystical heavens out of reach, but a universe within our explorative grasp, the big questions grow louder. Are we alone? And more unsettling, what exists in the farthest reaches of the darkness? For more information on the series and author, visit his website: miahsanchez.com/books
Download or read book Shadow Maker written by James R. Hannibal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How far will collateral damage from a CIA drone strike reach? When a suicide bomber shatters the peace of a winter afternoon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., former pilot and undercover Cerberus operative Nick Baron receives an eerie invitation from the chess app on his phone—a mysterious figure named The Emissary wants to play. Nick and his covert unit—the Triple Seven Chase team—soon find themselves drawn into battle against an unknown opponent who has resurrected an ancient order of assassins: the legendary Hashashin. And there is a long-awaited prophecy being fulfilled by a series of violent attacks which may culminate in a final apocalypse over Jerusalem. As the Triple Seven fight to stop each attack, Nick tries to keep The Emissary on the hook by playing their digital chess game. The lines between the game and the fight begin to blur, as every time Nick loses a piece on the board, he loses one of his men. And if Nick cannot find a way to stop the terrorist mastermind, a checkmate may kill millions…
Download or read book Eclipse of Humanity A Sci Fi Novella written by Rick Anthony and published by Rick Anthony. This book was released on with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the shadows of a world teetering on the brink of darkness, a chilling tale unfolds—a story of humanity's impending eclipse. Welcome to a science fiction narrative that explores the fragile nature of our existence and the consequences of our actions. Within the pages that follow, you will be transported to a future where the threads of society unravel, and the familiar world we once knew begins to crumble. As the sun wanes and darkness descends, a sinister force emerges, threatening to extinguish the light of humanity forever. In this dystopian saga, prepare to meet a cast of characters grappling with their own fears, desires, and the weight of their choices. From courageous rebels fighting against oppression to conflicted leaders torn between their duty and their conscience, their lives intertwine in a race against time to uncover the truth and reclaim their humanity. As the narrative unfolds, the line between man and machine blurs, and ethical dilemmas loom large. Explore the moral complexities of scientific advancements, artificial intelligence, and the consequences of playing god with the very essence of life itself. But be warned, for this is a tale that will test your beliefs, provoke introspection, and challenge your notions of what it means to be human. It will invite you to question the limits of our hubris and the choices that have led us to the precipice of our own undoing. As you immerse yourself in the story, you will witness the struggle for survival, the flickering hope that refuses to be extinguished, and the resilience of the human spirit. The eclipse of humanity looms, but the potential for redemption and a new dawn remains within our grasp. Are you ready to embark on this harrowing journey? Brace yourself for a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, where the consequences of our actions cast long shadows on the fabric of our existence. Welcome to a tale that will ignite your imagination and challenge you to question the very essence of what it means to be human in the face of an impending eclipse.
Download or read book Gasping for Air written by S.L. Ditmars and published by WildBlue Press. This book was released on 2023-01-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A US Marshall and his trusty K9 partner are out to stop a serial killer terrorizing truck stops across the country in this suspenseful crime thriller. K9 specialist JW North is an expert at sniffing out criminals. Now, as a U.S. Marshall and member of the Serial Criminal Task Force, he’s about to face his most dangerous and disturbing case yet. Together with his “big dog” Ares and his new partner Ben Kellum, North is on the trail of the Truck Stop Killer, a vicious serial killer who has left a swath of murdered prostitutes across the United States. The investigation leads them to a bolted gate in front of an old trailer twenty miles north of Prescott, Arizona. They cut the lock; the gate swings open with a loud groan, warning the killer inside. Unsure of what they are about to face, the team can only hope they have arrived in time to save the killer’s latest victim.
Download or read book Big Dogs written by S.L. Ditmars and published by WildBlue Press. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant JW North and his K9 unit keep Long Beach from going to the dogs. First in the series from the award–winning author and retired police officer. Criminals are on the loose and Lieutenant JW North will do everything in his power to hunt them down. He and his K9 partners, specially trained human scent-detecting and man-trailing German Shepherds, are gunning for the brutal rapist who shot North a year earlier. Standing quietly at the elevator door to the North Tower of the Ultimo Hotel in Las Vegas, JW watches the numbers go down as the elevator descends to him. He thinks—sixty-five floors? There is a serial killer up there! If the mission is a success, it means a second career chasing serial criminals with a special FBI task force. If not, the Lieutenant will be going home defeated and outsmarted by a warped criminal mind. JW needs this to work; he needs another chance at the man who shot him. The elevator doors open, and the team steps aboard . . . Are they ready to face the cruelest criminals? Is he?
Download or read book Cold Cello written by Julia Kalashnikova and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Kalashnikova is a musician, journalist, owner of several former homeless cats. Music has surrounded her since childhood. Julia's favorite instruments have always been the violin and cello. The fairy tale presented to your attention is dedicated to the cello, but not ordinary, but magical. This story appeared under the wonderful compositions of the Finnish rock-band Apocalyptica, namely under the album "Shadowmaker". Friendship, music, love, devotion, magic, deceit, greed, good and evil, joy and sorrow — all these components are to be found in the pages of the book "Cold Cello".
Download or read book Akayzia Adams and the Mirrors of Darkness written by Ed Wicke and published by BlacknBlue Press UK. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Akayzia Adams, a feisty 12 year old girl from the East End of London, is at Old Winsome's Academy in the magical world called the Inner Lands. She and her friends are looking forward to a relaxed and happy summer term after their recent battle with the Masterdragon Thargrond. But the school mirrors keep doing odd things. And before long Akayzia is caught up in a tangled web of mystery being spun by the Shadowmaker, the Witch Haggritta and their helpers. The search for an answer takes her into three worlds of magic.
Download or read book Dance of Thieves written by Mary E. Pearson and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning new young adult adventure set in the kingdoms of the Remnant, by the author of the New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles and the Jenna Fox Chronicles. A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. The Remnant Chronicles The Beauty of Darkness The Heart of Betrayal The Kiss of Deception Praise for Dance of Thieves: "Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy. Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists, especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." —Publishers Weekly "This novel has it all—romance, conflict, danger, and humor. A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." — School Library Journal
Download or read book Shadow Catcher written by James R. Hannibal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decade after a failed special ops mission that left a stealth bomber at the bottom of the Persian Gulf, Air Force major Nick Baron leads the Triple Seven Chase team to find and dispose of the bomber before its technology can be stolen by adversarial forces, a mission that is challenged by the daring rescue of a soldier from the Chinese wilderness.
