-Titulo Original : Beasts Of The Earth-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review Wade returns with another stark and chilling tale...From reptiles in the swamp hunting prey, to reptilian men, cold and calculating, beasts feature in this disturbing novel...The prose is beautiful. --Library Journal All Things Left Wild was one of my favorite novels of the last two years, as was River, Sing Out. But neither of those novels could have prepared me for the dark and compelling vision of Beasts of the Earth. I found myself rooting for the characters throughout their near-Biblical tribulations, and the storyline kept me turning the pages, desperate to find out what would happen next. Here we have a novel that blends realism with existentialist philosophy to redefine contemporary Southern fiction. Dont miss this tour de force of modern literature. --David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Spur and Anthony Award-winning author of Winter Counts James Wade is a writer of exceptional talent and this novel is his latest entry toward his path to greatness. --Scott Semegran, award-winning author of The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island and host of Austin Liti Limits Product Description James Wade, whose first two novels were praised as rhapsodic and haunting, delivers his most powerful work to date--a chilling parable about the impossible demands of hate and love, trauma and goodness, vividly set in the landscapes of Texas and Louisiana. Beasts of the Earth tells the story of Harlen LeBlanc, a dependable if quiet employee of the Carter Hills High Schools grounds department, whose carefully maintained routine is overthrown by an act of violence. As the town searches for answers, LeBlanc strikes out on his own to exonerate a friend, while drawing the eyes of the law to himself and fending off unwelcome voices that call for a sterner form of justice. Twenty years earlier, young Michael Fischer dreads the return of his father from prison. He spends his days stealing from trap lines in the Louisiana bayou to feed his fanatically religious mother and his cherished younger sister, Doreen. When his father eventually returns, an evil arrives in Michaels life that sends him running from everything he has ever known. He is rescued by a dying poet and his lover, who extract from him a promise: to be a good man, whatever that may require. Beasts of the Earth deftly intertwines these stories, exploring themes of time, fate, and free will, to produce a revelatory conclusion that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. About the Author James Wade lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country with his wife and daughter. He is the author of River, Sing Out and All Things Left Wild, a winner of the MPIBA Reading the West Award for Debut Fiction and a recipient of the Spur Award for Best Historical Novel from the Western Writers of America...

-Titulo Original : The Shadows Of London (joseph Bridgeman Series, Book 2)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review “In the Joseph Bridgeman series you find yourself smack-dab in the middle of a time-traveling thriller mash-up written with a vividness that both enthralls and inspires.” --Thrillerfix “A time traveler ready to settle into a new home and a new reality is convinced to return to the past to prevent a gang murder…Travels to the past drive the plot, but it’s the complexity of the present that makes this book worth spending time with.” --Kirkus Reviews“A time traveler ready to settle into a new home and a new reality is convinced to return to the past to prevent a gang murder…Travels to the past drive the plot, but it’s the complexity of the present that makes this book worth spending time with.” --Kirkus Reviews A time traveler’s work is never done.Likable antiques dealer Joseph Bridgeman is back in the present and dreaming of a quiet life. But when a mysterious and enigmatic time traveler arrives in his shop, Joe learns that his first trip was just the beginning and this time, the rules of the game have changed.Blackmailed into accepting a new mission, Joe is flung back to 1960s London where he comes face-to-face with a ruthless gangster and witnesses the brutal murder of an innocent woman. Joe knows better than most that death can be reversed and the final chapter is sometimes where the story actually begins. Emotionally involved, he has no choice but to act, and quickly. With the help of Vinny, his vinyl-loving sidekick, Joe once again sets out to change the course of history. Sounds simple enough … but when it comes to time travel, nothing is ever as it seems. Who is the old time traveler working for? And who decides what can and can’t be changed?In a thrilling twist, Joe discovers that the victim is critically important to the future, and what starts out as a straightforward mission soon becomes a race to unravel a mystery -- one that threatens the very timeline he fought so hard to protect. Joe must dig deeper than ever, master his newfound skills, and save the woman before the past catches up with him for good.Turns out time doesn’t heal after all. It just adds salt. About the Author NICK JONES was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and now lives in the Cotswolds, England. In a previous life, he ran his own media company and was a 2nd Dan black belt in Karate. These days he can be found in his writing room, working on his latest mind-bending ideas, surrounded by notes and scribbling on a large white board. He loves movies, kindness, gin, and vinyl...

-Titulo Original : Sons Of Valor (sons Of Valor Series, Book 1)(*large Print) (sons Of Valor Series (large Print))-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review [A] solid series launch from Andrews and Wilson...Scorching action scenes and authentic technical detail...Military thriller fans will be pleased to have a new team to root for. --Publishers WeeklyA disillusioned Afghan flirting with terrorism and an elite Navy SEAL team move ever closer to a deadly conflict...In addition to presenting action sequences with clarity and an authoritative understanding of weaponry, the authors also depict the ethical complexity and consequential missteps on both sides of the conflict...A solid series kickoff from a prolific pair. --Kirkus ReviewsAction, suspense, and intrigue...the Sons of Valor series is Andrews & Wilson at their absolute finest! --Jason Kasper, former Green Beret and USA Today bestselling author of the Shadow Strike series #1 Internationally Bestselling AuthorsWant a look into the shadowy world of US special operations? Sons of Valor puts you on the front lines. Nobody does action like Andrews & Wilson! --Jack Carr, Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author of The Devil’s HandA new generation of elite American warriors faces off against an enemy unlike any other.Sons of valor ...Navy SEAL Keith Chunk Redman has been one of the militarys top door-kickers since the day he pinned on his trident: loyal, single-minded, lethal. Tasked to lead a new, covert team of Tier One SEALs -- the most elite special operators in the world -- Chunk can no longer simply rely on the status quo. To safeguard America, he needs help to stay a step ahead of its adversaries. Brilliant at spotting patterns in the data that others miss, ex-CIA analyst Whitney Watts sees evidence of a troubling link between illicit Chinese arms sales and an attack on a US military convoy in Afghanistan. If shes right, it would portend not only massive casualties, but a devastating threat to global stability.Sons of war ...From the ashes of a never-ending war, a new generation of terrorists has arisen: sophisticated, tech-savvy, and hiding in plain sight among Americas allies. Battered by the Taliban and by the West, they call themselves al Qadr -- Power and Destiny -- and theyre determined to wrest back control of their homeland. Armed with a powerful combat drone, they can strike with deadly precision at US forces in the region -- but their ambitions reach far, far beyond that. A new legacy ...The new Tier Ones first mission will require them to not only prove themselves, but to stop an enemy whos using military tactics against them. Chunk and his team arent just the tip of the spear; theyre Americas first, last, and best counterterrorism defense. And they couldnt have arrived at a more urgent -- and perilous -- time. About the Author Navy veterans BRIAN ANDREWS and JEFFREY WILSON are the writing team behind the number one bestselling Tier One series. Brian is a nuclear engineer and Park Leadership Fellow who served as an officer on a fast-attack submarine. Jeff is a trauma/vascular surgeon who conducted combat operations with an East Coast-based SEAL team. Their other novels include the Shepherds series and installments in WEB Griffin’s Presidential Agent series. Sign up for their newsletter at andrews-wilson ...

-Titulo Original : First Born (large Print)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review First Born is taut, suspenseful, chilling, and surprising. Hold onto your hats for the twists and turns in this deftly plotted page-turner that explores the power of family dynamics, sibling rivalry, and broken ties.-- Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The Long WeekendA deceptively simple premise--a woman investigates her twin sisters murder--evolves into a story that grows twisted, and more twisted, with each new chapter. I devoured First Born in a day...in shock at what Will Dean masterfully accomplished.-- Megan Collins, author of The Family PlotEqual parts murder mystery and psychological thriller, Will Dean dazzles with his latest, First Born. A tense, taut plot that blows through unexpected twists and turns, you wont be able to look away until the final, shattering page.-- Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The Last FlightGreat pace, great twists, a perfect psychological thriller!-- B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of The TherapistHighly accomplished, dark, and dazzling. First Born twists and deceives and cements Will Deans status as a truly rare talent. Pure brilliance.-- Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling authorNext-level stuff--original, imaginative, thrilling!-- Marian Keyes, internationally bestselling author of Grown UpsThis taut, twisted novel kept me guessing until the very last page. Clever, compelling, and utterly thrilling.-- Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Night She Disappeared From the acclaimed author of The Last Thing to Burn, a psychological thriller about the dark secrets that emerge when a womans twin sister is murdered, with his signature intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) prose.Sisters. Soulmates. Strangers.Molly Raven lives a quiet, structured life in London, finding comfort in security and routine. Her identical twin Katie, living in New York, is the exact opposite: outgoing, spontaneous, and adventurous.But when Molly hears that Katie has died, possibly murdered, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory. As terrifying as it is, she knows she must travel across the ocean and find out what happened. But as she tracks her twins final movements, cracks begin to emerge, and she slowly realizes her sister was not who she thought she was and theres a dangerous web of deceit surrounding the two of them. About the Author Will Dean grew up in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom and lived in nine villages before the age of eighteen. After studying law at the London School of Economics and working in London, he settled in rural Sweden where he built a wooden house in a boggy clearing at the center of a vast elk forest, and its from this base that he compulsively reads and writes. His debut novel, Dark Pines, was selected for Zoe Balls book club on ITV, shortlisted for the National Book Awards (UK), the Guardians Not The Booker prize, and named a Telegraph book of the year...

-Titulo Original : The Swift And The Harrier-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review Endearing characters spark life into centuries-old history in Walterss latest, which will appeal to fans of Philippa Gregory, Margaret George, and Sharon Kay Penman. --Library Journal (starred review)Walters draws wonderfully on her crime-writing skills...This well-researched novel of seventeenth-century warfare shows the perils and rewards of sticking to ones principles. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Gripping and fascinating. --Elizabeth Buchan, New York Times bestselling author A Library Journal Editors Pick of Historical FictionA sweeping historical adventure set during one of the most turbulent periods of British history--featuring a heroine youll never forget ...Dorset, 1642.When bloody civil war breaks out between the king and Parliament, families and communities across England are riven by different allegiances.A rare few choose neutrality.One such is Jayne Swift, a Dorset physician from a Royalist family, who offers her services to both sides in the conflict. Through her dedication to treating the sick and wounded, regardless of belief, Jayne becomes a witness to the brutality of war and the devastation it wreaks.Yet her recurring companion at every event is a man she should despise because he embraces civil war as the means to an end. She knows him as William Harrier, but is ignorant about every other aspect of his life. His past is a mystery and his future uncertain.The Swift and the Harrier is a sweeping tale of adventure and loss, sacrifice and love, with a unique and unforgettable heroine at its heart. About the Author Minette Walters is a British mystery writer. After studying at Trevelyan College, University of Durham, she began writing in 1987 with The Ice House, and followed this with The Sculptress, which received the 1994 Edgar Award for Best Novel. She has been published in thirty-five countries and won many awards. The Sculptress has been adapted for television in a BBC series starring Pauline Quirke. Her novels The Ice House, The Echo, The Dark Room, and The Scolds Bridle have also been adapted by the BBC...

-Titulo Original : 56 Days-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review 56 Days is definitely one for thriller lovers that crave suspenseful story lines. Catherine Ryan Howard is a mastermind with this one. --Fresh Fiction56 Days is pure perfection and a psychological thriller of the highest order. --Bookreporter[Howard] always snags me at the start with a hook and keeps me invested...The mystery element was very much a page-turner that overrode any potential uncomfortable feelings from the pandemic for me. --Book RiotAs with Ms. Howards other thriller, The Nothing Man, this one is filled with a sense of foreboding from the first page. Nothing is as it seems, and yet everything is displayed in plain sight, if misinterpreted. 56 Days is a thriller with a heavy atmosphere of tension, set during a life-and-death time in our own contemporary history. --New York Journal of Books Dark and dazzling, funny, sinister, and oh-so clever. I read 56 Days in a breath held right up until the final, mesmeric pages. Catherine Ryan Howard is ridiculously talented. --Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the EndHoward has written an eerie, twisty story ripped from current headlines, in which a global pandemic becomes the foreboding hypotenuse of a dangerous love triangle. --Library JournalI first fell in love with Howards writing in The Nothing Man and I jumped at the chance to read her latest. Even though I had a rough idea of what was going on with Ciara, I was still able to be surprised by the twist. I enjoyed the timeline jumps and the same story being told from both Ciara and Olivers perspectives. It gave a really rounded experience and reminds you that you dont always get the whole story from one person. Perfect addition to your reading list! --San Francisco Book ReviewTimely, surprising, emotionally alive, this is about as good as suspense fiction gets. --Washington Post56 Days is a terrific novel written by an author who is certain to become a distinguished voice in crime fiction. You wont want to stop reading until the very end. --Karin Slaughter, New York Times and internationally bestselling author [A] captivating tale from Edgar finalist Howard...As the link between the couples outwardly simple yet complex romance and the murder becomes clearer through carefully doled out backstories, readers will find themselves rooting for these flawed characters no matter what their past indiscretions or crimes. Howard continues to impress. --Publishers WeeklyCatherine Ryan Howard brings crime writing to a new level. --Sam Blake, bestselling author of Little Bones, on The Nothing ManCatherine Ryan Howard is a gift to crime writing. Her characters are credible, her stories are original, and her plotting is ingenious. Every book is a treat to look forward to. --Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author, on RewindEach new twist, dispensed with surgical precision, will keep you hooked, nostalgic for the days when COVID-19 was the worst threat. --Kirkus ReviewsHoward structures her novel as a clever sort of countdown, dishing out slow reveals about each of the characters, until the shattering ending that I might label Tarantino-esque if it werent so intimate. --CrimeReads The queen of high-concept crime fiction. --Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan novels, on The Nothing Man A New York Times Best Thriller of 2021A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2021A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Editors PickBloody good. --The New York TimesTimely, surprising, emotionally alive, this is about as good as suspense fiction gets. --Washington PostNo one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead.56 DAYS AGOCiara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores.35 DAYS AGOWhen lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without...

-Titulo Original : Mitla Pass (*large Print)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: The Earthshot concept is simple: Urgency Optimism = Action. We have ten years to turn the tide on the environmental crisis, but we need the worlds best solutions and one shared goal - to save our planet. Its not too late, but we need collective action now. The Earthshots are unifying, ambitious goals for our planet which, if achieved by 2030, will improve life for all of us, for the rest of life on Earth, and for generations to come.They are to:- Protect and Restore Nature- Clean our Air- Revive our Oceans- Build a Waste-Free World- Fix our Climate EARTHSHOT: HOW TO SAVE OUR PLANET is the first definitive book about how these goals can tackle the environmental crisis, from rainforests to coral reefs, via wilderness, cities and in our own homes. It is a critical contribution to the most important story of the decade. About the Author Sir David Attenborough is a broadcaster and naturalist whose television career is now in its seventh decade. After studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge and a brief stint in publishing, he joined the BBC in 1952 and spent ten years making documentary programmes of all kinds, including the Zoo Quest series. In 1965, he was appointed Controller of a new network, BBC2, and then, after four years became editorially responsible for both BBC1 and BBC2.After eight years of administration, he returned to programme-making to write and present a thirteen-part series, Life on Earth, which surveyed the evolutionary history of animals and plants. This was followed by many other series which, between them, surveyed almost every aspect of life on earth.Colin Butfield is co-founder of Studio Silverback, Executive Producer of the WWFs Our Planet project and an advisor for the Earthshot Prize.Jonnie Hughes is an award-winning natural history TV producer, co-founder of Studio Silverback, and bestselling author and co-writer of Sir David Attenboroughs A Life on Our Planet...

-Titulo Original : Back In Society (Poor Relation Series, Book 6)(*LARGE PRINT) (Poor Relation Series (Large Print))-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review [Beaton] delivers a pleasurable farewell to a memorable cast of heartwarming characters. --Publishers Weekly[Beaton] injects just the right elements of suspense, romance, and outrageous humor into this smashing Regency. --BooklistFans of the series will appreciate the fact that the author ties up loose ends for all the hotel owners, with even the sour Sir Philip finding an avenue open for the future. --Library Journal The loveable characters from the Poor Relation Hotel return in Book 6 of this sparkling and adventurous Regency from M. C. Beaton.Life is finally looking up for the poor relations. The Prince of Wales coat of arms gleams over the hotel entrance. All but one of the rooms are filled by the open-handed Prince Hugo and his entourage. The owners have taken on a new partner, Mr. Jason Davy, a popular actor. Even curmudgeonly Sir Philip hasnt uttered anything loathsome for days. They have finally reached a position comfortable enough to allow them to consider offers to buy the hotel.The poor relations hard-earned success, however, is in stark contrast to the plight of their latest guest, Lady Jane Fremney. The slight, beautiful youngest daughter of the Earl of Durby has been cast out of her family for refusing to marry the man her father has chosen. Lonely and bankrupt, Lady Jane has decided to commit suicide. But when Miss Tonks uncovers her plans, the poor relations go into action again to rescue Lady Jane from suicide, her father, and her intended husband. About the Author M. C. BEATON (1936 - 2019) won international acclaim for her New York Times bestselling Agatha Raisin novels and Hamish Macbeth mysteries. Her Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth titles have sold more than 21 million copies worldwide and have both been adapted into BBC television series. She has been hailed as the Queen of Crime by the Toronto Globe and Mail, and her books have been translated into seventeen languages...

-Titulo Original : Topaz (*large Print)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: About the Author Ritchie Robertson is Professor of German at Oxford University, a fellow of the British Academy, and a lead reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement. “[Mr. Robertson] is [a] splendid writer, astoundingly versed in European letters and gifted at vividly sketching the views of the “Enlighteners.”… Robertson, armed with a prodigious knowledge of the Enlightenment’s literary output, has captured the tone and spirit of this milieu. -- Wall Street JournalNow in paperback, a magisterial history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the press, of rationality and evidence-based argument. Yet why, over three hundred years after it began, is the Enlightenment so profoundly misunderstood as controversial, the expression of soulless calculation? The answer may be that, to an extraordinary extent, we have accepted the account of the Enlightenment given by its conservative enemies: that enlightenment necessarily implied hostility to religion or support for an unfettered free market, or that this was “the best of all possible worlds”. Ritchie Robertson goes back into the “long eighteenth century,” from approximately 1680 to 1790, to reveal what this much-debated period was really about.Robertson returns to the era’s original texts to show that above all, the Enlightenment was really about increasing human happiness - in this world rather than the next - by promoting scientific inquiry and reasoned argument. In so doing Robertson chronicles the campaigns mounted by some Enlightened figures against evils like capital punishment, judicial torture, serfdom and witchcraft trials, featuring the experiences of major figures like Voltaire and Diderot alongside ordinary people who lived through this extraordinary moment.In answering the question What is Enlightenment? in 1784, Kant famously urged men and women above all to “have the courage to use your own intellect”. Robertson shows how the thinkers of the Enlightenment did just that, seeking a well-rounded understanding of humanity in which reason was balanced with emotion and sensibility. Drawing on philosophy, theology, historiography and literature across the major western European languages, The Enlightenment is a master-class in big picture history about the foundational epoch of modern times. Review Robertson’s far-flung thematic survey probes the work of philosophers and ideologues, among them Thomas Jefferson, Voltaire, and Immanuel Kant, and expertly interprets the period’s art and literature, including Samuel Richardson’s melodramatic novel Clarissa, which set all of Europe to weeping. Thanks to Robertson’s elegant prose and lucid analyses, this massive and deeply erudite work serves as a stimulating and accessible introduction to a watershed period in the intellectual development of the West. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Mr. Robertson is a splendid writer, astoundingly versed in European letters and gifted at vividly sketching the views of the Enlighteners. . . . Robertson, armed with a prodigious knowledge of the Enlightenment’s literary output, has captured the tone and spirit of this milieu. - Wall Street JournalRobertson expands the conception of the Enlightenment from familiar topics like the scientific revolution to include areas as diverse as public administration and manners. He portrays not only well-known philosophers but also the many civil servants and functionaries, from Philadelphia to St. Petersburg, who gave practical shape to Enlightenment ideals. For Robertson, this period was ultimately “an age of feeling, sympathy and sensibility,” in which the goal was human happiness in this lif...

-Titulo Original : Hell Divers V Captives (the Hell Divers Series)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: The New York Times and USA Today bestselling seriesHumanity has finally found a new home, but the price is blood ...After a long, perilous journey, Hell Divers Xavier Rodriguez and Magnolia Katib discover the Metal Islands, a sunny habitable zone where thousands of people live by fishing and farming. But this paradise is really a violent warrior society ruled by the cannibal king el Pulpo. For the first time in Xs life, he is forced to lay down his arms and surrender.Back on the airships, the Hell Divers are recovering from a gruesome discovery at Red Sphere, where they learned the truth about World War III. Now they must fight another war--this time for what remains of their own endangered species. As the battle approaches, alliances will be forged, and others broken.Forced to fight in the Cazador army, X faces his toughest mission yet. Will he help his people come down from the sky and claim the promised land, or will humanity go extinct? About the Author Nicholas Sansbury Smith is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Hell Divers series, the Orbs series, the Trackers series, the Extinction Cycle series, the Sons of War series, and the new E-Day series. He worked for Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management in disaster mitigation before switching careers to focus on storytelling. When he isnt writing or daydreaming about the apocalypse, he enjoys running, biking, spending time with his family, and traveling the world. He is an Ironman triathlete and lives in Iowa with his wife, daughter, and their dogs...

-Titulo Original : Armageddon A Novel Of Berlin (*large Print)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review A vast panorama of people and places...dramatic moment after dramatic moment in a throbbing tempo. --New York Herald TribuneMagnificent. The great drama of the Berlin airlift. --Columbus Dispatch Meticulously researched, this New York Times bestselling novel gives a historically accurate account of the early days of the Cold War and the fight for German redemption.At the end of World War II, American army officer Captain Sean OSullivan is commissioned with rebuilding Berlin. Reeling from the death of his brothers at German hands and faced with the direct horrors of the Holocaust, OSullivan struggles against his animosity toward the nation he is helping restore. Meanwhile, Soviet forces blockade Germany in a bid for power, and the Western Allies must unite to prevent a communist takeover. When the airlift begins, the Allies find their deepest convictions tested as they fight against a threat even more dangerous than Hitler. About the Author LEON URIS (1924 - 2003) was an American novelist. Having run away from home at age seventeen, a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, to join the Marine Corps, he based several of his novels on his own experiences in the marines. His novels include Battle Cry and O’Hara’s Choice, as well as the bestsellers Redemption, Trinity, Exodus, QB VII, and Topaz, among others...

-Titulo Original : The Angry Hills (*large Print)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review Uris uses history as the raw material for legend. --Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin on Trinity Based on the diaries of Leon Uriss uncle, this action-packed thriller will keep listeners in suspense until the very end.Just as World War II threatens to break out, Mike Morrison arrives in Greece to collect his late wifes inheritance. Hoping to quickly finish his business and leave before German troops invade, Morrisons plans are derailed when he receives a letter listing the names of Greek patriots pretending to be German collaborators, a list Nazi strategists desperately need. With the outcome of the war hinging on Morrisons ability to protect the letter, he embarks on an adventure across Greece in an effort to evade Nazi troops and keep the letter from falling into enemy hands. About the Author LEON URIS (1924 - 2003) was an American novelist. Having run away from home at age seventeen, a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, to join the Marine Corps, he based several of his novels on his own experiences in the marines. His novels include Battle Cry and O’Hara’s Choice, as well as the bestsellers Redemption, Trinity, Exodus, QB VII, and Topaz, among others...

-Titulo Original : Duplex A Micropowers Novel-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: New York Times bestselling author Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Ryan wakes up to find his contractor dad building walls to turn their big old house into a duplex. The family that moves into the other side includes Bizzy Horvat, the pretty girl he has a crush on at school. Bizzy claims her mother is a witch with the power to curse people with clumsiness or, in Bizzys case, astonishing beauty. When a bee gets caught in Bizzys hair, Ryan acts so quickly and radically to save her from getting stung that he attracts the attention of a group of micropotents--people with micropowers. He soon realizes that Bizzy and her mother also have such powers. It becomes Ryans job, with the help of the other micropotents, to protect the Horvats from a group of witch hunters from their native country, who are determined to kill Bizzy, her mother, and all the other witches--micropotents--who have gathered to protect them. Review Duplex is a page-turner and Card makes you believe.-- Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, FL) About the Author Orson Scott Card, a New York Times bestselling author, has won several Hugo and Nebula awards for his works of speculative fiction...

-Titulo Original : The Ravaged-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: New York Times Bestseller Los Angeles Times Bestseller USA Today BestsellerThe highly anticipated debut novel from Norman Reedus, acclaimed star of The Walking Dead.“A wild, gritty, propulsive work of fiction…You’ll take the ride of your life with Reedus’s fierce and unforgettable characters.” -- Adrian McKinty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The ChainJacks dying mother told him, Run and never look back. He spent his life amassing wealth, but after losing his family, he has no one to share it with. Alone with his demons and a backpack, he heads to South America, where people with nothing teach him what matters.After thrashing his dog-abusing boss, Hunter learns of his fathers death in a mysterious fire. Biker buddies Nugget and Itch ride with him from North Carolina to California. Stories from his fathers life help ease the struggles of small-town Americans. Hunter discovers a secret past.Seventeen-year-old Anne flees Tennessee after her older brother attacks her. She whacks him with a skillet and hops a freight to Alabama with her best friend. Living hand to mouth, they build friendships, uncovering something they never had: family.The Ravaged is a fast-paced, up-in-your-face novel of gritty realism, exploring three different personal quests with eerily parallel outcomes. Review A bruising road poem which sings of a desperate plea for liberation from the shackles that bind, the stranglehold of familial disappointment and trauma. The need for freedom, tribe, relief from the ghosts that haunt, both living and dead. The Ravaged is a beautifully rendered work which gives voice to the hope that something better might be in reach just beyond the next bend in the road. I couldn’t put it down. --Lydia Lunch“[A] deeply atmospheric debut…with strong character development and emotionally driven plots…[Reedus] conjures hot, twisting highways, cold steel railroad tracks, and the dry heat of the Atacama Desert, creating settings with such a strong sense of place that they become characters themselves.” --BooklistThe Ravaged is a wild ride through the underbelly of America following three characters who are running for their lives and running into trouble. This bold foray into the classic road novel genre has plenty of ass-kicking and bloody knuckles, but ultimately Reedus is always aiming for the heart-muscle, and many readers will appreciate the deeply felt introspection and cathartic moments rendered here. Norman Reedus cannonballs the ‘Grit-Lit’ world with this audacious, rollicking debut novel. --Matt Bondurant, internationally bestselling author of Oleander City and Lawless About the Author Playing everyones favorite crossbow-wielding zombie killer Daryl Dixon, actor NORMAN REEDUS can currently be seen in the eleventh season of AMCs hit series The Walking Dead.Reedus can also be seen on AMCs unscripted series Ride with Norman Reedus. Each hour-long episode follows Reedus and a friend touring a different city via motorcycle, checking out bike shops, tattoo parlors, bars, and local restaurants frequented by the chopper enthusiasts. Reeduss companions range from actors to local bikers. Season four aired early 2020.Reedus is best known for playing the role of Murphy MacManus in the cult movie The Boondock Saints, written and directed by Troy Duffy. Reedus stars opposite Sean Patrick Flanery and Willem Dafoe; he starred opposite Flanery again in the sequel, Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day.Reedus also previously starred in John Hillcoats ensemble cop drama Triple Nine with Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Winslet, Anthony Mackie, and Aaron Paul; he played a corrupt cop that is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. Reedus also starred opposite Diane Kruger, Lena Dunham, and Joshua Jackson in the French indie film Sky.Additional film credits include Robert Kirkmans sci-fi thriller Air from Sony Pictures; the indie dr...

-Titulo Original : Sons Of Valor (sons Of Valor Series, Book 1) (tier One Shared-world)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Sons of valor ... Navy SEAL Keith Chunk Redman has been one of the militarys top doorkickers since the day he pinned on his trident: loyal, single-minded, lethal. Tasked to lead a new, covert team of Tier One SEALs -- the most elite special operators in the world -- Chunk can no longer simply rely on the status quo. To safeguard America, he needs help to stay a step ahead of its adversaries. Brilliant at spotting patterns in the data that others miss, ex-CIA analyst Whitney Watts sees evidence of a troubling link between illicit Chinese arms sales and an attack on a US military convoy in Afghanistan. If shes right, it would portend not only massive casualties, but a devastating threat to global stability. Sons of war ... From the ashes of a never-ending war, a new generation of terrorists has arisen: sophisticated, tech-savvy, and hiding in plain sight among Americas allies. Battered by the Taliban and by the West, they call themselves al Qadr -- Power and Destiny -- and theyre determined to wrest back control of their homeland. Armed with a powerful combat drone, they can strike with deadly precision at US forces in the region -- but their ambitions reach far, far beyond that. A new legacy ... The new Tier Ones first mission will require them to not only prove themselves, but to stop an enemy whos using military tactics against them. Chunk and his team arent just the tip of the spear; theyre Americas first, last, and best counterterrorism defense. And they couldnt have arrived at a more urgent -- and perilous -- time.Sons of Valor takes you deep inside the world of US Special Operations. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, W.E.B. Griffin, Robert Ludlum, Mark Greaney, Brad Thor, Jack Carr, and Tim Tigner. Review As a veteran, thriller-writer, and fan of the genre, the Sons of Valor series is as good as it gets. If you liked Tom Clancys John Clark, and if you like Brad Thors Scot Harvath, youll devour the Tier One series. --Andrew Watts, Navy veteran & bestselling author of the War Planners series Action, suspense, and intrigue ... the Sons of Valor series is Andrews & Wilson at their absolute finest! --Jason Kasper, former Green Beret and USA Today bestselling author of the Shadow Strike series Readers have come to expect blistering action sequences and meticulous storytelling from the Andrews and Wilson team. Sons of Valor delivered. I highly enjoyed this novel ... The pairing of Chunk and Watts is highly entertaining. Each character is strong individually, but together they produce delightful dialogue and a treat for fans of military action. If you are an established Andrews and Wilson fan you will enjoy Sons of Valor. If you are new to this author team (or looking for that next binge-worthy read) Sons of Valor is the way to go. --Mystery and Suspense Want a look into the shadowy world of US special operations? Sons of Valor puts you on the front lines. Nobody does action like Andrews & Wilson! --Jack Carr, Navy SEAL sniper and New York Times bestselling author of The Devils Hand [A] solid series launch from Andrews and Wilson ... Scorching action scenes and authentic technical detail ... Military thriller fans will be pleased to have a new team to root for. --Publishers Weekly Delivers on all cylinders ...The writing has a cinematic flair, and the pacing drops readers directly into the heart of the scenes. The main cast members are delightful and seem authentic, doing a terrific job introducing newcomers to the Tier One world while also appealing to lifelong fans of their previous books. This book is a must-read for fans of covert-ops thrillers, and the authors are looking like the next Preston and Child. --Library Journal (starred review) A disillusioned Afghan flirting with terrorism and an elite Navy SEAL team move ever closer to a deadly conflict ... In addition to presenting action sequences with clarity and an authoritative understanding of...

-Titulo Original : 56 Days-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review *Book of the Month #1 July 2021 Pick* *A Washington Post Best Thriller of August* *A PopSugar Best Book of August* *A Brit Co Best Summer Read* *CrimeReads Most Anticipated Crime Book of the Summer* *Women Hottest Thrillers of the Summer* Timely, surprising, emotionally alive, this is about as good as suspense fiction gets. --Washington Post 56 Days is a terrific novel written by an author who is certain to become a distinguished voice in crime fiction. You wont want to stop reading until the very end. --Karin Slaughter, New York Times and internationally bestselling author Catherine Ryan Howard brings crime writing to a new level. --Sam Blake, bestselling author of Little Bones, on The Nothing ManBloody good ... kept me guessing as I turned the pages at a furious clip. --The New York Times 56 Days, Catherine’s newest crime novel, is without a doubt my favorite book of hers yet -- and destined to be one of my top favorite books of the year. This clever and claustrophobic domestic thriller utilizes the pressure cooker of Ireland’s strict COVID lockdown policies to amp up the tension between a newly dating couple who decide to move in together rather than be forced to stay apart when COVID lands on Ireland’s shores. This book is masterfully plotted, deliciously entertaining, and brimming with the kinds of clever twists and reveals that you really won’t see coming. --Crime by the Book 56 Days is definitely one for thriller lovers that crave suspenseful story lines. Catherine Ryan Howard is a mastermind with this one. --Fresh Fiction I first fell in love with Howard’s writing in The Nothing Man and I jumped at the chance to read her latest. Even though I had a rough idea of what was going on with Ciara, I was still able to be surprised by the twist. I enjoyed the timeline jumps and the same story being told from both Ciara and Oliver’s perspectives. It gave a really rounded experience and reminds you that you don’t always get the whole story from one person. Perfect addition to your reading list! --San Francisco Book Review Dark and dazzling, funny, sinister, and oh-so clever. I read 56 Days in a breath held right up until the final, mesmeric pages. Catherine Ryan Howard is ridiculously talented. --Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End An eerie, twisty story ripped from current headlines, in which a global pandemic becomes the foreboding hypotenuse of a dangerous love triangle. --Library Journal Catherine Ryan Howard is a gift to crime writing. Her characters are credible, her stories are original, and her plotting is ingenious. Every book is a treat to look forward to. --Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author, on RewindAs with Ms. Howard’s other thriller, The Nothing Man, this one is filled with a sense of foreboding from the first page. Nothing is as it seems, and yet everything is displayed in plain sight, if misinterpreted. 56 Days is a thriller with a heavy atmosphere of tension, set during a life-and-death time in our own contemporary history. --New York Journal of Books Howard structures her novel as a clever sort of countdown, dishing out slow reveals about each of the characters, until the shattering ending that I might label Tarantino-esque if it weren’t so intimate. --CrimeReads Each new twist, dispensed with surgical precision, will keep you hooked, nostalgic for the days when COVID-19 was the worst threat. --Kirkus Reviews [A] captivating tale from Edgar finalist Howard...As the link between the couple’s outwardly simple yet complex romance and the murder becomes clearer through carefully doled out backstories, readers will find themselves rooting for these flawed characters no matter what their past indiscretions or crimes. Howard continues to impress. --Publishers Weekly The queen of high-concept crime fiction. --Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan novels, on The Nothing Man Product De...

-Titulo Original : I Am Not Who You Think I Am A Novel-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review A riveting tale of consequences, family, and fate -- darkly poetic and deeply felt...Do not miss this. --Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of Her Perfect Life An exceptional read by an exceptional writer. --Catherine Ryan Howard, internationally bestselling author of 56 Days Eric Rickstad is the rare writer who can wrap a dark, gritty story in smooth, poetic prose. --Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Eric Rickstads is a name to remember. --Criminal ElementWicked and smart. Everything you want in a great thriller. A smart, very well written book with whiplash-inducing twists and turns that I never saw coming. I Am Not Who You Think I Am kept me reading late into the night. --Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain Rickstad weaves layer upon layer of psychological mystery -- all wrapped up in vivid, elegant prose. --Brian Freeman, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep, Deep Snow [An] exceptional thriller...Knowing that the story line is building toward the fatal conflagration keeps the tension high. Rickstad has raised his game to a new level. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) What an incredible, sad story. This is the kind of story that lingers long after you’ve finished reading. It’s dark and twisted, with no redemption for the characters. And yet, it is probably a more realistic ending than the ones we normally read about...If you enjoy dark, gritty thrillers, then I recommend you read this book. --Portland Book Review I Am Not Who You Think I Am is a grim tour-de-force, full of sleight-of-hand twists. Rickstad feints in one direction, then cuts you while you aren’t looking. Dark and unflinching. You’re not getting out of this one unscathed. --Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Road of Bones and Ararat I loved it. A riveting tale of lies and betrayal. Clear your calendar before you crack the cover -- you WON’T be able to put this one down! --J. D. Barker, New York Times bestselling author of A Caller’s Game *A New York Times Pick of the Best Thrillers of 2021*An Amazon Best Book of the Month*An Apple Best Book of the Month*A Virginia Living Magazine Pick of Notable books for Autumn“A tale not just of profound misunderstanding but dynastic wealth and dysfunction, of how money and power can warp a community…[A] shocker of a finale.” --New York TimesWicked and smart. Everything you want in a great thriller. --Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain One secret. Eight cryptic words. Lifetimes of ruin.From New York Times and Internationally bestselling authorWayland Maynard is just eight years old when he sees his father kill himself, finds a note that reads I am not who you think I am, and is left reeling with grief and shock. Who was his father if not the loving man Wayland knew? Terrified, Wayland keeps the note a secret, but his reasons for being afraid are just beginning.Eight years later, Wayland makes a shocking discovery and becomes certain the note is the key to unlocking a past his mother and others in town want to keep buried. With the help of two friends, Wayland searches for the truth. Together they uncover strange messages scribbled in his father’s old books, a sinister history behind the town’s most powerful family, and a bizarre tragedy possibly linked to Wayland’s birth. Each revelation raises more questions and deepens Wayland’s suspicions of everyone around him. Soon, he’ll regret he ever found the note, trusted his friends, or believed in such a thing as the truth.I Am Not Who You Think I Am is an ingenious, addictive, and shattering tale of grief, obsession, and fate as eight words lead to lifetimes of ruin. About the Author Eric Rickstad is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Canaan Crime series novels, The Silent Girls, The Names of Dead Girls, and Lie in Wait. He li...

-Titulo Original : Summit A Novel (*large Print)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review [An] action-packed debut thriller...Farthings firsthand knowledge of Everest paints a vivid picture of the majesty of the mountain and also the hellish rigors climbers face in trying to conquer it as background to an exciting story, part-thriller, part-historical novel...Marries [Farthings] knowledge of world travel, adventure sports, mountaineering, and modern history to create a gripping action story that is both compelling and thought provoking. --Moultrie News A book of vividly drawn villains and heroes, but its backbone is the realism of its details about the climbing experience and its fascinating use of kernels of climbing history...the kind of cult novel that gets passed around at base camps. --Aspen Times A captivating debut novel that combines grand storytelling with a thorough knowledge of climbing. Harry Farthing is a compelling new literary voice. --Susan Sloate, bestselling author of Forward to Camelot A complex, deftly crafted, consistently compelling suspense thriller of a read from beginning to end. --Midwest Book Review A gripper. Takes you up to the majesty of Mt. Everest and into the single-minded madness of climbers...what a plot. Fantastic. --Sir Robert Swan, bestselling author of Antarctica 2041 and first person to walk to the South and North Poles A wonderful story that instantly took me back to my Everest days. Many shades of the legends of mountaineering, such as the great Italian Walter Bonatti and, of course, the doyenne of Himalayan record-keeping, Elizabeth Hawley. --Martin Adams, 1996 Everest climber and protagonist of Into Thin Air and The Climb Breathtaking and chilling...Summit really takes you up into the Everest death zone. --Rhys Jones, record-breaking British mountaineer and owner of Monix Adventures Even if you have zero interest in alpinism or Nazis, I highly recommend this book. Its very entertaining throughout. --Best Hike Farthing entertains the reader with a taut, suspenseful tale of high anxiety...and conveys a message that we should always be on guard because history repeats itself. --South Carolina Review Farthing has done a remarkable job of telling two parallel tales while weaving them together into a single narrative...the author brings it all together for a most-satisfying ending. --Crow River MediaGripping...Farthing vividly depicts the challenges of mountain climbing. --Publishers WeeklyMagnificent! A compelling, fast-paced novel that reveals a rarely seen dark side of Everest. A must-read! --James W. Huston, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Flag A summit is a summit, and the truth is the truth. But the view from 8,848 meters isnt always so clear. Two men, seventy years apart, push for the top of Mount Everest, driven by forces beyond their control and something inside that says climb.After eight successful summits, Mount Everest guide Neil Quinn is confident he can handle anything the mountain throws his way. But then disaster strikes steps from the top, leaving him with a lot of questions and a very old swastika-embellished ice axe that should never have been so high on the mountain -- not if Everests meticulously documented history is accurate.But before Quinn can even catch his breath, the combined wrath of his vengeful employer and an angry client drives him out of the Himalayas and back to Europe, where the newly blackballed English guide struggles to make ends meet and discover the truth of what happened that fateful day. He soon uncovers the story of Josef Becker, a Nazi climber who sought the top of the world seventy years before, when Europe teetered on the brink of the Second World War.Quinns innocent queries into Beckes expedition soon have neo-Nazis, assassins, and history buffs vying to take possession of the axe -- proof of Nazi alpine superiority, and strong evidence that a German climber was the first to summit Mount Everest.Beautifully written a...

-Titulo Original : The Roach-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Perfect for fans of character-driven vigilante thrillers like Mr. Robot or Darkly Dreaming Dexter as well as dark, gritty superhero tales like Unbreakable and Watchmen.A string of killings. An identity stolen. Only he can find the truth.Reese Roberts was the guardian of Iron City. Its fearless protector. The only one willing to do whatever it takes... until he was shot on the streets and left paralyzed from the waist down.Now, the vigilante known as the Roach has disappeared. Faded into legend.Its been years since Reese could take on crime and clean up the streets. Hes a shriveled old drunk, living like a hermit and waiting for his life to end. All thats left to do is wallow in the mistakes that led him here. To wonder if he went too far.But when a copycat steals his suit and takes justice into his own hands, a new killer emerges, leaving brutal messages behind. He wants to eliminate the Roach for good this time.Its time for Reese to reemerge from his shell and fight back. Who else can stop the flurry of killings? Definitely not the corrupt police department. Iron City needs the Roach again. Only, this time, hell need to save it without his legs.Dont miss this gritty and harrowing thriller about a retired, disabled vigilante out to stop a rash of new killings and secure his legacy. Review What would happen if Batman was in a wheelchair, drunk, and broke? Surviving in the big city and taking on crime is tough enough when youre at the top of your game. The Roach is about being at the bottom. Great narration and dialogue, Rhett C. Bruno brings to life a character whod rather be dead ... or at least has a death wish. --Darick Robertson, cocreator of The Boys (now a Prime Original Series)A dark and powerful journey into the broken mind of a crippled vigilante, clawing his way out of despair to protect his legacy and his city. Reader beware: once you crack this novel open, you wont be able to close it! --Jeremy Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of Tribe and The OthersA grim but riveting deconstructed superhero tale. --Kirkus Reviews About the Author RHETT C. BRUNO is the USA Today and Washington Post bestselling and Nebula Award-nominated author of the Circuit Saga, the Children of Titan series, the Buried Goddess Saga, Vicarious, and The Roach, among other works. He is currently a full-time author and publisher living in Delaware with his wife and daughter...

-Titulo Original : The Jade Bones (the Age Of The Seventh Sun Series)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review The Jade Bones explores the lush, intricate world of the Mayan creation myth through characters who are as timeless as they are fresh. Mayana of Atl, Daughter of Water, undertakes a perilous journey through the dark Underworld alongside Ahkin, Prince of Light. Meanwhile, in the Overworld, Yamania, Daughter of Healing, battles to find her worth as she discovers love in the arms of a dangerous foe. Author Lani Forbes weaves a deeply emotional story of faith, duality, and the power of romantic hope in a time of brutal testing. Breathtaking in scope, this sequel to The Seventh Sun will leave readers clamoring for volume three!-- Alane Ferguson, Edgar Allan Poe Award winner and author of over thirty novelsForbes sticks the landing once again...A fantastic second volume in this Mesoamerican-inspired fantasy series.-- Justin Call, author of Master of SorrowsIf only writing intrigue, fantasy, adventure, and romance were as easy as Lani Forbes makes it look. Absolutely fantastic.-- Devri Walls, author of the Venators seriesSecond chances, first love...The sequel to The Seventh Sun is sure to enchant and thrill.-- Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather and Rose Petal GravesThe young royals of Chicome face new threats while grappling with faith, identity, and their roles in the cosmic story...The common threads of life and death, sun and water worship blend well to make a rich tapestry on which to build a fantasy world...A mythical, magical, and introspective adventure that celebrates Mesoamerican heritage; more, please.-- Kirkus ReviewsWith underworld horrors, romantic betrayals, and epic storytelling, Lani Forbess The Jade Bones is a compelling and satisfying sequel to The Seventh Sun.-- Margo Kelly, award-winning author of Who R U Really? and Unlocked Four young people risk their lives to save the world from a looming apocalypse in this captivating sequel to The Seventh Sun.Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome. A river of blood and demons disguised as children are only two of the challenges standing in their way. Fortunately, they are not unequipped. Mayanas royal blood controls the power of water, and Prince Ahkin wields the power of the sun itself. Ometeotl, the Mother goddess, provides them with other gifts--and an ominous warning that one of them may not survive. But can the goddess be trusted?Back in the lands above, Mayanas best friend, Yemania, has survived the empress selection ritual--but her next challenge may be more than she can bear. The new empress of the Chicome Empire demands she become High Healer. Yemania has no interest in serving in the palace; she wants to use her healing ability to help the common people. More than that, her heart is no longer her own. She has met an enchanting stranger--Ochix, one of the feared Miquitz people who are ancient enemies of the Chicome.As Mayana and Ahkin move ever closer to confronting the lords of the dead, Yemania and Ochix must hide their forbidden romance or face the wrath of both their empires. Meanwhile, the new empress has made a dangerous alliance that might destroy everything they hold dear.Based on ancient Mesoamerican legends and mythology, The Jade Bones is a compelling and romantic adventure that builds to a heart-stopping climax. About the Author Lani Forbes is the daughter of a librarian and an ex-drug smuggling surfer (which explains her passionate love of the ocean and books). A former teacher turned trauma counselor, her passion is showing readers the transformative and encouraging power of story on the human experience. A California native whose parents live in Mexico, Lani now resides in the Pacific Northwest where she stubbornly wears flip flops no matter how cold it gets. She is a proud nerd, Gryffindor, and member of Romance W...

-Titulo Original : The Observer Effect (joseph Bridgeman Series (large Print))-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review Awesome characters, a stunning setting, and a breathtaking ending that crackles off the page...This is how you do time travel.-- Rhett Bruno, USA Today and Washington Post bestselling authorJones brings time travel alive by getting all the little details right--the sounds, smells, colors, and textures of nineteenth-century Paris--leaving the reader wishing they could climb on board for the next jump. Fast-paced and engrossing.-- David Pedreira, author of Gunpowder MoonWith a fascinating backdrop, a brisk pace, and a captivating hero, The Observer Effect is a riveting addition to what is simply the best time-travel series out there. I loved every page.-- Nick Pirog, bestselling author of the Thomas Prescott series Time calls the shots.Unwitting time traveler Joseph Bridgeman is adjusting to life in the present and wondering if his traveling days are behind him. But when hes contacted by the Continuum, an organized group of time travelers based in the future, he learns his career is just getting started.The Continuum needs Joes help. One of their operatives is missing, last seen in nineteenth-century Paris, and they believe Joes ability to see the past might be the only way to find him. Teamed up with Gabrielle Green, an acerbic, wisecracking traveler, Joe heads back to 1873 on his most dangerous mission yet, one that will take him deep inside a burning opera house.But how will Joe succeed when his new companion clearly hates his guts, the missing traveler disappears the second anyone sets eyes on him, and a familiar foe threatens to trap them in the past for good? With help on hand from his best friend, Vinny, and mysterious clues hidden in his sister Amys paintings, Joe must hone his gift, develop new skills, and figure out a way to complete his mission before the blazing inferno comes crashing down around them all. About the Author Nick Jones was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and now lives in the Cotswolds, England. In a previous life, he ran his own media company and was a 2nd Dan black belt in Karate. These days he can be found in his writing room, working on his latest mind-bending ideas, surrounded by notes and scribbling on a large white board. He loves movies, kindness, gin, and vinyl...

-Titulo Original : Killer Triggers-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: An Amazon Book Review Pick of Most Anticipated True Crime Books In Killer Triggers, Joe Kenda, star of Discovery’s Homicide Hunter, reflects on past homicide cases and examines the triggers of what led to the crime. Discovering even the most placid and peaceful of us have a potential for violence, Joe elucidates just how once our trigger is pulled, consequences become immaterial. The most common triggers for homicide are fear, rage, revenge, money, lust, and, more rarely, sheer madness. This isnt an exact science, of course. Any given murder can have multiple triggers. Sex and revenge seem to be common partners in crime. Rage, money, and revenge make for a dangerous trifecta of triggers, as well. This book offers my memories of homicide cases that I investigated or oversaw. In each case, I examine the trigger that led to death. I chose this theme for the book because even though the why of a murder case may not be critical in an investigation, it can sometimes lead us to the killer. And even if we solve a case without knowing the trigger, the why still intrigues us, disrupting our dreams and lingering in our minds, perhaps because each of us fears the demons that lie within our own psyche -- the triggers waiting to be pulled...

-Titulo Original : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (*LARGE PRINT)-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: [LARGE PRINT HARDCOVER] New York Times bestseller -- over 40 million copies sold *The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century* One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents -- millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th Anniversary Edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work! With Sean Coveys added takeaways on how the habits can be used in our modern age, the wisdom of the 7 Habits will be refreshed for a new generation of leaders. They include: Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates...

-Titulo Original : The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly Series, Book 3 (*Large Print)) (Cormac Reilly Series (Large Print))-Fabricante : Blackstone Publishing-Descripcion Original: THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK “Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.” —The Skimm “Deliciously duplicitous. . . . equally as twisty, spellbinding, and addictive as Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.” —Library Journal (starred review) Amber Patterson is fed up. She’s tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more—a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted. To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne—a socialite and philanthropist—and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale. Amber’s envy could eat her alive . . . if she didnt have a plan. Amber uses Daphne’s compassion and caring to insinuate herself into the family’s life—the first step in a meticulous scheme to undermine her. Before long, Amber is Daphne’s closest confidante, traveling to Europe with the Parrishes and their lovely young daughters, and growing closer to Jackson. But a skeleton from her past may undermine everything that Amber has worked towards, and if it is discovered, her well-laid plan may fall to pieces. With shocking turns and dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end, The Last Mrs. Parrish is a fresh, juicy, and utterly addictive thriller from a diabolically imaginative talent...