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  Cursing at Mountains

  Brandon Kowallis

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  What if the only way to break through the chaos in your life was to stop trying to move the mountains in your path - and instead learn to traverse them? 
  Chris thought he had it all under control: a career with real potential, a family he loved deeply, and dreams of building a better life for them all. But when the weight of his failures pushes him to the brink, he finds himself thrust into a surreal wilderness where nothing is certain-except the lessons that will change everything. 
  From cattle drives across blistering Nevada deserts to campfires in the Montana backcountry, Chris meets unlikely guides who challenge his assumptions about control, failure, and redemption. Each encounter forces him to confront his deepest regrets, his failing marriage, and the truth he's been running from: that the mountains in life don't move just because we want them to. 
  Blending vivid adventure with profound allegory, Cursing at Mountains takes readers on a journey through shifting landscapes of desert, forest, and canyon-where every road is a choice, every choice has a consequence, and growth comes only through surrender. 
  Fans of The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon, Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman, or Mitch Albom's reflective storytelling will find the same mix of inspiration, adventure, and timeless wisdom in these pages. 
  Chris's struggle is every person's struggle-the battle to let go, to forgive, and to find the courage to start again. His journey will leave you asking: what mountains am I cursing at in my own life?

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  The Heathen

  Jack London

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  "The Heathen" is a short story by the American writer Jack London. It was first published in Everybody's Magazine in August 1910.
  In the story, two people, from different cultural and racial backgrounds, are the only survivors of a ship that encounters a hurricane in the Pacific, and they remain together.
  The narrator, a pearl buyer named Charley, is a cabin passenger on a schooner, the Petite Jeanne, sailing from Rangiroa to Tahiti with a Kanaka crew, at the end of the pearling season in the Paumotas. The boat, having eighty-five deck passengers, is overloaded. Several passengers die of smallpox; Charley and the other cabin passengers drink whisky, until it runs out, in the belief that it will kill the smallpox germs.
  The boat is in the direct path of a hurricane. "The second sea filled the Petite Jeanne's decks flush with the rails, and, as her stern sank down and her bow tossed skyward, all the miserable dunnage of life and luggage poured aft. It was a human torrent.... Out of all my experiences I could not have believed it possible for the wind to blow as it did.... It was a monstrous thing, and the most monstrous thing about it was that it increased and continued to increase."

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  The Shadow Dancer

  Margaret Coel

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  With the disappearance of a young man and his old friend Vicky Holden accused of murder, Father John O'Malley must prove his hunch that both events are connected to a dangerous sect leader known as Orlando—who has resurrected the old Shadow Dance religion.

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  The Hat Trick Albert Campion...

  Margery Allingham

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  In The Hat Trick, Margery Allingham crafts a clever and suspenseful short story featuring her beloved detective, Albert Campion. When a harmless parlor trick at a high-society gathering turns into a baffling mystery, Campion finds himself unraveling a case of deception, hidden identities, and unexpected danger.What begins as an evening of lighthearted entertainment quickly takes a sinister turn when an item of great value vanishes without a trace. As suspicions rise and secrets come to light, Campion must rely on his sharp intellect and unorthodox methods to uncover the truth before the trick becomes a trap.Filled with Allingham's signature wit, engaging characters, and a tightly woven plot, The Hat Trick is a delightful mystery that showcases the brilliance of Albert Campion and the timeless appeal of classic detective fiction.

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  Love You a Little Bit

  Kasha Thompson

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  Francesca Palmer, one half of the chart–topping country music duo Whiskey Wild, has built her life on the road and in the spotlight. But when she discovers her boyfriend has been cheating, her world is turned upside down. Craving peace and clarity, Francesca retreats to her quaint hometown of Hume, Tennessee, where she hopes to find solace and rediscover herself away from the pressures of fame.Edison Birch spent his entire life in Hume, running the local plant nursery alongside his sister. Known for his steady nature and deep connection to the town, Edison has long accepted that love might not be in the cards for him. That is, until Francesca, the girl he secretly adored in high school, returns to town, bringing a spark of excitement and possibility back into his quiet life.When the two reconnect, their old friendship blossoms into something neither of them expected, igniting a chemistry that feels both natural and electric. As Francesca and Edison navigate their deepening relationship, the realities of her life in the public eye loom large. Francesca is torn between the career she’s worked so hard to build and the love she’s found with Edison. Meanwhile, Edison wrestles with the fear of losing the woman who’s become his heart’s greatest hope. With their worlds so vastly different, they must decide if the love they’ve found is strong enough to bridge the gap—or if it’s destined to be a bittersweet memory of a summer in Hume.

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  Beautiful People: The gripping...

  Amanda Jennings

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  Shortlisted for the CWA Twisted Dagger 2025 Award.The captivating new thriller, perfect for fans of Saltburn… 
  'Perfect for fans of tales in which the rich and entitled get their comeuppance… deliciously twisty' Daily Mail 
  'Flawless, beautiful, moving, shocking and wildly compelling… I wish I could read it all over again' Lisa Jewell 
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  As the champagne flows at a glittering society wedding, one guest isn't celebrating. 
  It's been years since Victoria fell in love with Nick and was welcomed into his circle of privileged friends at university. Then life took a darker turn… 
  Now old friends are reuniting to toast the ruthlessly well-connected Julian Draper's marriage to Hollywood darling, Ingrid Olsson. As painful memories resurface, Victoria can't shake the feeling that some people seem to get away with everything. 
  But maybe not this time. Maybe this time, someone will pay the ultimate price. 
  *****Praise for Beautiful People: 
  ‘A masterpiece… as heart thumping as a thriller should be… but also emotional and intelligent with a sensitive understanding of human frailty’ My Weekly 
  'Saltburn meets quintessential crime thriller' i News 
  'I inhaled this tense and twisty page-turner… A dark, dazzling masterpiece' Claire Douglas 
  'Fans of Saltburn will devour this slow-burning exploration of obsession, identity and revenge, which is as glamorous as it is devastating' Crime Monthly 
  'Deliciously dark and decadent… The uber rich behaving badly at a fabulously over-the-top wedding, overshadowed by toxic secrets from the past' Tammy Cohen 
  'A well-put-together and gripping thriller' The Observer 
  'A captivating tale that exposes the dark underbelly of the elite' Isabelle Broom 
  ‘A glamorous and haunting journey through identity, obsession and revenge’ Closer 
  'Compelling' Woman & Home 
  'Her best yet… Dark, unsettling, and at the same time completely recognisable angst about fitting in and finding yourself' Jane Casey 
  'Champagne, pain, secrets and drama. I was swept up by this dark and decadent tale of elitism, toxicity and survival' Anna Mazzola 
  ‘Absolutely brilliant, so clever and propulsive’ Laura Marshall 
  'An addictive page-turner with lavish settings and some brilliantly awful characters' Catherine Cooper 
  'Devoured this immersive tale of privilege, class and #metoo' S E Lynes 
  'A richly gripping exploration of privilege and deceit – and what it really means to be on the outside looking in. A belter of a page-turner!' Isabel Ashdown 
  ****Readers give Beautiful People five stars! 
  'Powerful, emotive and utterly brilliant. Highly recommended by me' 
  'An absolutely gripping novel that I devoured in one weekend. beautifully written, emotionally charged, and utterly unforgettable' 
  'Bitingly wicked' 
  'Dark and delicious – and maybe one of the best books I've read this year… read in two sittings, and I entirely loved it' 
  *****Praise for Amanda Jennings: 
  ‘Another mesmerising, gripping and evocative read from the Queen of Cornish Noir’ Lisa Jewell 
  ‘A dark delight … I absolutely loved it’ Eve Chase 
  ‘A masterly unravelling of a utopian dream that gradually becomes a nightmare. Lyrical descriptions and utterly believable characters’ Elly Griffiths 
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