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Cow Country follows the journey of Buddy Birnie, a young man immersed in the trials of ranch life on the Staked Plains. Through encounters with diverse cultures and the hardships of the frontier, Buddy's story is a poignant coming-of-age tale that reflects the complexities and richness of early Western life.
From the halls of Parliament to the depths of South-East Asian jungles, junior British MP Richard Reynolds embarks on a perilous journey that could alter the course of history. As the UK teeters on the brink of war, Richard uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens global stability. With dark forces at play both abroad and at home, he alone holds the key to preventing catastrophe. Driven by deeply personal stakes, Richard must navigate a treacherous path where failure is not an option.Mostra libro
In this exciting, hardboiled, action-packed crime thriller, Toni has five million dollars stashed in the back of her car that she needs to save her kidnapped husband Sam’s life. The money is the payoff from Sam and his partner’s brazen robbery of an underworld courier early this morning. She's being chased through the dark, deserted streets of modern day Los Angeles by the tenacious, unstoppable courier; a desperate, violent killer who is willing to go to any extreme to get the money back and take their revenge on the robbers. Everyone wants this money, including Sam’s partners in the heist and the dangerous man whose money was stolen, a connected underworld figure with a talent for making people disappear. An unexpected ally re-enters Toni's world to help pull off Toni's dangerous, risky plan to get her life back and avenge a terrible wrong, leading to an explosive finale that will change the trajectory of all of their lives. "Out to Get Me" is a fast-paced, suspense-filled, heist noir about the consequences of greed and betrayal, and is filled with unexpected twists and turns. This is the first novel in the "Dark Crime" series.Mostra libro
In the grip of a grief-fueled wanderlust after the death of her Earthly husband, Lady Karenina of Ruain — Nina to family and friends — escapes into unfamiliar lands, a harsh and distant country peopled with enigmatic characters: the Leviathan, the Nomad, the Outcast, and the Wolf. In their company she finds adventure, danger, champions, and rogues — some of the latter worth killing, but at least one worth loving. Continue the family saga that began in the Waterspell fantasy quartet (Warlock, Wysard, Wisewoman, Witch). Follow the further adventures of eldest daughter Nina in The Karenina Chronicles. From the Publisher: Chronologically fifth in the Waterspell fantasy series, The Karenina Chronicles is a standalone story which is fully accessible to readers who have no knowledge of the previous four books. This entry in the series can be approached as an introduction to the Waterspell universe. This book was written and narrated by humans.What Readers Say “Exceptionally vividly realized. Wonderful characters, each with their complexities of make-up and backstory.” “Fabulous. I have loved all the books in this series. Warm characters that I care about and want to see what happens next. Excellently written and enjoyable.” “The story is very much one of a journey, but what a journey!” “Superb. Engaging from page one. I found myself engrossed. Nina is such a strong character.” “Don’t want to put it down!” “Very entertaining. This is a good stand-alone read but is part of the Waterspell series which is equally a great read. The characters are intriguing.” “A marvelously complex and captivating fantasy series.” —The Published PageMostra libro
They called it, The Vanishing. When the world’s population mysteriously disappeared. Where new predatory species stalk the earth. Where every turn could lead to certain death. In book three of the A Day in the Life award winning series we will find out what happened to Teresa, Michael and Pup on that fateful night of terrors. When Shelby and Lucy found themselves separated from their family. In a world that sees humanity as a virus that must be eradicated. The worst enemy could be yourself or the person standing next to you. How did Teresa come to hold the fatal dagger’s handle? Who is the villainous Tony? How did Steven become a prisoner? What new secrets is the Earth unveiling? All will be revealed and more, in this must-read thrilling sequel, Days of Fury. Narrated by author Andrew Masseurs.Mostra libro
An unending chain of surveillance crosses countless dimensions in this brilliant, disturbing, and groundbreaking "antinovel" by one of science fiction's greatest practitioners Mr. Mary and his wife are being observed from at least three vantage points as they go about their mundane home lives. G, the former gardener, watches them from a garden shed. Mr. Mary's dismissed secretary, S, watches them from the top room of a brick outhouse in the back. The chauffeur, C, who no longer drives, watches the Marys from the garage. Each observer must file a report with his superiors in another continuum, pausing in his surveillance only long enough to eat identical meals alone at the deserted café across the street. But the watchers are themselves being observed by others who are, in turn, being watched across vast and infinite dimensional planes in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of the world known as Probability A. This brilliant, experimental work by Grand Master Brian W. Aldiss is a perplexing and devastatingly haunting masterwork of speculative fiction, considered by many to be the greatest work in the long, prolific career of a true giant of the genre. Thought-provoking, confounding, and stylistically brilliant, Report on Probability A will burn its way into the listener's mind and memory.Mostra libro
Timid Okafor's ability to play the local Oja flute takes him to the palace where he became best friend to the young prince. However, a time comes when Okafor has to choose between friendship and wealth. This story teaches the child about loyalty, love and sacrifice. This is part of a collection series of Grandma Wuras story hut that comes with great moral values and a cultural tour of Nigeria's heritage and Africa at large.Mostra libro
