Download or read book Penance written by Kanae Minato and published by Mulholland Books. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chilling Japanese psychological thriller and Edgar Award finalist about four women, forever connected by one horrible day in their childhood -- fifteen years later, someone wants to make sure they never forget. When they were girls, Sae, Maki, Akiko and Yuko were tricked into leaving their friend Emily with a mysterious stranger. Then the unthinkable occurred: Emily was found murdered hours later. The four friends were never able to describe the stranger to the police; the killer's trail went cold. Asako, the bereaved mother, curses the surviving girls, vowing that they will be the ones to pay for her daughter's murder . . . Like Confessions, Kanae Minato's award-winning, internationally bestselling debut, Penance is a dark tale of revenge and psychological drama that will leave readers breathless.
Download or read book Penance written by Rick Reed and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dark tale of desperation, compulsion, and terror--by the author of Obsessed. They're disappearing from the streets of Father Grebb's parish. The young outcasts who trade their innocence for food, as their small hopes fade to black. A self-proclaimed hero is cleansing the city of its "rubbish", taking each one home to a fate that will keep him off the streets . . . forever.
Download or read book The Penance List written by S Cunningham and published by S C Cunningham. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door, and read alone! Step into the steamy, hedonistic, world of London's rich and famous. Obsession. Seduction. Murder. Revenge. A gripping RomThriller. Always one step ahead of the law, with an inheritance to burn and memories to avenge, he has a list, a death list. Those who hurt him pay. As he gets to the final name, opposites attract, tables turn, and he makes mistakes. Has this carnal tour de force met his match? Fast-paced 'Psycho' meets '50 Shades'. This one comes with a warning! (Due to the popularity of the character David, he and his crew have crossed over to 'The Fallen Angel Series', causing more trouble, no doubt!) ABOUT AUTHOR Having worked in the worlds of music, film, sports, celebrity entertainment, and crime (CID Crime Investigator, MCT Major Crime Team Intel Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit), Cunningham creates gripping romthrillers with a skilled mix of fuelled tension, dark humour, and pulsating passion. Her works offer a fresh level of sincerity and authority, rare in fiction. Supported Causes; Veterans. MH. Child/Animal/Planet Protection. REVIEWS · "Writing doesn't get much better than this!" · “My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work!" · "You're a very brave lady Ms C, I love what you've done: you've somehow given us all the things we want to read about in one. It makes you shiver; it makes you laugh out loud, it intrigues you, it arouses you." · “I bought this book yesterday and have just finished it this morning. I could not put it down. It was BRILLIANT." · “Great novel. Dynamic Characters! SCC has crafted an epic in proportion novel here. Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get. I recommend this book very highly.” · “A mind-bending instant classic. Be on the lookout for more from this immensely talented rising literary star.” · “I listened to The Penance List on audio and loved it! It's sexy, highly amusing and has the ability to draw you in. I enjoyed it so much I have bought four copies for my friends.” · "Couldn't put it down, a real page turner. Nicely crafted & highly unusual format with all the threads coming together right at the end. It's in a category all of its own and would make a great film. I look forward to the sequels. Well done!” · “'Boy, if anyone can write about sex this lady can! It's a complete turn on from start to finish and no writer's ever done that for me before! I love the characters - they involve you straight away and the plot keeps you hooked right to the end. I'm going to read the next two parts of the trilogy as soon as I can get hold of them.” · "Bravo! Cunningham artfully weaves a compelling tapestry of murder, mayhem, and Martinis. Delicious and salacious, this novel offers a new twist on the modern romance and the classic psychological thriller. It is a riveting tale filled with colourful characters, suspenseful sequences, and titillating twists. A fabulous read for those who dare!'' · "Have to say the book is fabulous, genuinely brilliant!" · "God I loved your book! It was intense, great narration, and wonderful dialogue.” · “Shocking, an eye opener! Cunningham writes stunning accounts of the rich and famous! I was mesmerized with the way these people live and act and read the book in one sitting. All I can say is I can't wait for the follow-up to this eye-opening account of stars and athletes. Bravo Ms. Cunningham - keep writing everything you have ever seen because I find it quite exotic and crazy.""Blissfully raw, absolutely perfect." . "Completely different, outstanding." . "Wow! Great book, make a great film." . “Good to see the Cloud 9 gang again!” . “Raw, edgy and completely addictive.” . "Hard to put down - a must read that keeps you guessing." . “Cunningham sent me on a vivid acrobatic journey. The text is detailed, flawless, and wonderful. So descriptive I felt as if I was reading line for line an investigative report.”
Download or read book David the Penance List written by S. C. Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Penance List' - the power of sex, the misuse of that power and the ripple-effect carnage. A shocking, humorous, thriller involving glamorous women, footballers, paedophiles, prostitutes and a beautiful altar boy gone bad. 'A masterful, dark, suspenseful psychological thriller, expertly exploiting the tensions between the erotic and the macabre'Adapting to Film, London/AmalfiCoast
Download or read book Medieval Handbooks of Penance written by John Thomas McNeill and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penance in the ancient church -- The penitentials -- The condition of the texts -- Early Irish penitential documents -- Early Welsh penitential documents -- Penitentials of the Anglo-Saxon church -- Penitentials by Irish authors which were apparently compiled on the continent -- Anonymous and pseudonymous Frankish and Visigothic penitentials of the eighth and ninth centuries -- Penitentials written or authorized by Frankish ecclesiastics -- Selections from later penitential documents -- Penitential elements in medieval public law -- Synodical decisions and ecclesiastical opinions relating to the penitentials -- An eighth-century list of superstitions -- Selections from the customs of Tallaght -- Irish canons from a Worcester collection -- On documents omitted -- The manuscripts of the penitentials.
Download or read book This Promise of Change written by Jo Ann Allen Boyce and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process.
Download or read book The Penance of Hugo written by Vincenzo Monti and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Penance List written by S Cunningham and published by S C Cunningham. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab a glass of wine, close the bedroom door, and read alone! Step into the steamy, hedonistic, world of London's rich and famous. Obsession. Seduction. Murder. Revenge. A gripping RomThriller. Always one step ahead of the law, with an inheritance to burn and memories to avenge, he has a list, a death list. Those who hurt him pay. As he gets to the final name, opposites attract, tables turn, and he makes mistakes. Has this carnal tour de force met his match? Fast-paced 'Psycho' meets '50 Shades'. This one comes with a warning! (Due to the popularity of the character David, he and his crew have crossed over to 'The Fallen Angel Series', causing more trouble, no doubt!) ABOUT AUTHOR Having worked in the worlds of music, film, sports, celebrity entertainment, and crime (CID Crime Investigator, MCT Major Crime Team Intel Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit), Cunningham creates gripping romthrillers with a skilled mix of fuelled tension, dark humour, and pulsating passion. Her works offer a fresh level of sincerity and authority, rare in fiction. Supported Causes; Veterans. MH. Child/Animal/Planet Protection. REVIEWS · "Writing doesn't get much better than this!" · “My God you shocked my shoes off. Excellent work!" · "You're a very brave lady Ms C, I love what you've done: you've somehow given us all the things we want to read about in one. It makes you shiver; it makes you laugh out loud, it intrigues you, it arouses you." · “I bought this book yesterday and have just finished it this morning. I could not put it down. It was BRILLIANT." · “Great novel. Dynamic Characters! SCC has crafted an epic in proportion novel here. Her characters are sultry and as real as they can get. I recommend this book very highly.” · “A mind-bending instant classic. Be on the lookout for more from this immensely talented rising literary star.” · “I listened to The Penance List on audio and loved it! It's sexy, highly amusing and has the ability to draw you in. I enjoyed it so much I have bought four copies for my friends.” · "Couldn't put it down, a real page turner. Nicely crafted & highly unusual format with all the threads coming together right at the end. It's in a category all of its own and would make a great film. I look forward to the sequels. Well done!” · “'Boy, if anyone can write about sex this lady can! It's a complete turn on from start to finish and no writer's ever done that for me before! I love the characters - they involve you straight away and the plot keeps you hooked right to the end. I'm going to read the next two parts of the trilogy as soon as I can get hold of them.” · "Bravo! Cunningham artfully weaves a compelling tapestry of murder, mayhem, and Martinis. Delicious and salacious, this novel offers a new twist on the modern romance and the classic psychological thriller. It is a riveting tale filled with colourful characters, suspenseful sequences, and titillating twists. A fabulous read for those who dare!'' · "Have to say the book is fabulous, genuinely brilliant!" · "God I loved your book! It was intense, great narration, and wonderful dialogue.” · “Shocking, an eye opener! Cunningham writes stunning accounts of the rich and famous! I was mesmerized with the way these people live and act and read the book in one sitting. All I can say is I can't wait for the follow-up to this eye-opening account of stars and athletes. Bravo Ms. Cunningham - keep writing everything you have ever seen because I find it quite exotic and crazy.""Blissfully raw, absolutely perfect." . "Completely different, outstanding." . "Wow! Great book, make a great film." . “Good to see the Cloud 9 gang again!” . “Raw, edgy and completely addictive.” . "Hard to put down - a must read that keeps you guessing." . “Cunningham sent me on a vivid acrobatic journey. The text is detailed, flawless, and wonderful. So descriptive I felt as if I was reading line for line an investigative report.”
Download or read book The Penance of Magdalena And Other Tales of the California Missions written by J. Smeaton Chase and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Download or read book The Penance of Portia James written by Tasma and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel tells the story of Portia James who loves dancing. At age 16, Portia is betrothed to Wilmer James' business partner, John Morrisson. Willer James made John Morrisson promise not to appear in Portia's presence until she had completed her twenty-first year. She falls in love with Harry Tolhurst while visiting a gallery. What happens to Portia when her betrothed shows up on her twenty-first?
Download or read book The Penance of Hugo Translated Into English Verse With Two Additional Cantos by Henry Boyd written by Vincenzo Monti and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Penance written by Francine M. O'Connor and published by Liguori/Triumph. This book was released on 1998 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Penance written by and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2008-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once he was a hero, but now only a shell of Robbie Baldwin remains. As Penance, he begins a slow descent into madness: the most hated man in America, blamed for the disaster at Stamford, tortured by visions of his failure, and obsessed with strange, seemingly meaningless numbers. A relentless pursuit begins.
Download or read book The Penance written by Fakir Mohan Senapati and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayaschita (The Penance) is the last of Fakir Mohan Senapati's four novels and the third and the last in his 'trilogy of crime and justice', to use the epithet coined by the eminent Senapati scholar John Boulton. Prayaschita was published in 1915, just three years before the death of the novelist.
Download or read book Penance written by Edward Daniel Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-16 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PENANCE is the first book in a series of crime novels featuring retired Boston homicide detective John Gilfillan. This story is about the race to find Lori Doyle. Ten years ago, Lori, as a teenager, witnessed a killing. Today, she has established a new life for herself and her daughter in Maine under an alias. Unbeknownst to her, all that's about to change, as some are seeking her out to do her harm and some to do her good. A page-turner to keep you in suspense until the end. Edward Daniel Hunt's short stories have appeared in the Scarlett Leaf Review, Down in the Dirt Magazine and Adelaide Literary Magazine. "Hit Men Have Feelings Too" was named a finalist in Adelaide Magazine's 2018 Literary Award Contest for Best Short Story. He lives in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, within walking distance of the ocean.
Download or read book A New History of Penance written by Abigail Firey and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using hitherto unconsidered source materials from late antiquity to the early modern period, this volume charts new views about the role of penance in shaping western attitudes and practices for resolving social, political, and spiritual tensions, as penitents and confessors negotiated rituals and expectations for penitential expression.
Download or read book The Humiliation of Sinners written by Mary Mansfield and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling book, first published in 1995, changed historians' understanding of the history of public penance, a topic crucial to debates about the complex evolution of individualism in the West. Mary C. Mansfield demonstrates that various forms of public humiliation, imposed on nobles and peasants alike for shocking crimes as well as for minor brawls, survived into the thirteenth century and beyond.
