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  A Disappearance in Fiji

  Nilima Rao

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  1914, Fiji: Akal Singh, 25, would rather be anywhere but this tropical paradise—or, as he calls it, “this godforsaken island.” After a promising start to his police career in Hong Kong, Akal has been sent to Fiji as punishment for a humiliating professional mistake. Lonely and grumpy, Akal plods  
  through his work and dreams of getting back to Hong Kong or his native India. 
   
  When an indentured Indian woman goes missing from a sugarcane plantation and Fiji’s newspapers scream “kidnapping,” the inspector-general reluctantly assigns Akal the case. Akal, eager to achieve redemption, agrees—but soon finds himself far more invested than he could have expected. 
   
  Now not only is he investigating a disappearance, but also confronting the brutal realities of the indentured workers’ existence and the racism of the British colonizers in Fiji—along with his own thorny notions of personhood and caste.  
   
  Early interrogations of the white plantation owners, Indian indentured laborers, and native Fijians yield only one conclusion: there is far more to this case than meets the eye. 
   
  Nilima Rao’s sparkling debut mystery offers an unflinching look at the evils of colonialism, even as it brims with wit, vibrant characters, and fascinating historical detail.

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  Seasons of Purgatory

  Shahriar Mandanipour

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  The first English-language story collection from "one of Iran's most important living fiction writers" (Guardian) 
   
   
   
  In Seasons of Purgatory, the fantastical and the visceral merge in tales of tender desire and collective violence, the boredom and brutality of war, and the clash of modern urban life and rural traditions. Mandanipour, banned from publication in his native Iran, vividly renders the individual consciousness in extremis from a variety of perspectives: young and old, man and woman, conscript and prisoner. While delivering a ferocious social critique, these stories are steeped in the poetry and stark beauty of an ancient land and culture.

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  Dragoon - First Strike

  Peter Stanley

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  It finally happened… and the aliens were out for conquest. 
  Amid a worldwide invasion, a secluded part of the world holds its own against the unwelcome intruders. 
  Flight Lieutenant Nathan Harvey, a helicopter pilot from the Royal New Zealand Air Force is recruited into the CAVDEV, an experimental powered armor unit. 
  He quickly finds himself leading the fight on the front lines against an overwhelming alien force. 
  Can Harvey and his clandestine unit of powered armor drive back the invading forces and secure a foothold for the human race?

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  Samuel Pepys Mysteries The:...

  Ellis Blackwood

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  Three murders. One diarist. And two unlikely detectives navigating witch hunts, dockside devilry… and the underbelly of Restoration London. 
  Step into the dark heart of 17th-century England with Samuel Pepys and his loyal inquisitors, Abigail Harcourt and Jacob Standish, as they unravel deadly secrets behind respectable façades.In The Brampton Witch Murders, Pepys’s own sister stands accused of witchcraft as flames consume London - and a fanatical witch-finder rides for the gallows.In The Plague Doctor Murders, a figure in beaked mask and black robes stalks the Deptford docks, spreading terror in the plague’s wake. Can Abby and Jacob unmask him before death comes knocking?In The Coffee House Murders, a murdered wit, a stolen watch, and a dangerous trail through Westminster plunge the inquisitors into a political conspiracy with lethal consequences. 
  Packed with twists, rich in period atmosphere, and laced with dry wit, these fiendish mysteries bring Restoration England vividly to life - with murder at their heart and mischief never far behind. 
  Includes all three full-length audiobooks in the acclaimed series.

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  Book summary & analysis of...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Flybot, by Dennis E. Taylor. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dennis E. Taylor. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  A curious device appears at a research lab, triggering unexplained deaths, ecological unrest, and bizarre illnesses—all pointing back to a pair of scientists. When they realize a rogue artificial intelligence may be manipulating events, their race to uncover the truth pits them against a deadly intelligence far beyond their control. A near-future techno-thriller blending murder mystery, AI cautionary tale, and scientific intrigue.

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  Orkidedatter (Orchid Daughter)

  James Musgrave

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  “If Henry Miller (Tropic of Cancer) wrote fantasies, this is what he would have written. Shocking and alive with truth. Can’t wait for the next episode.” New Fantasy Reviews.Vetted and sold through the American Library Association’s auspices. “Magnificent folklore metaphor for the independent woman of today! Perfect mixture of urban fantasy and ribald art.”“Narratively, the story juxtaposes facets of Jungian psychology with elements of classic gothic horror. The resulting tapestry is a multi-l"One woman's fantasy tale of breaking free from the control of others to earn her sexual and artistic freedoms."Lily Orkidedatter is a Paranormal Medium and police psychotherapist.  She fights Dr. Paul Balder, V, owner of Titan Energy. Her love is controlled by this wizard. Thus, she must break free of her sensual sex addiction. This may lead to a final confrontation at the end of the world, or Ragnarök.In this first volume of the series, Orkidedatter (Orchid Daughter) Lily joins with Dr. Martin Seagraves from San Diego. Seagraves becomes part of the fight to destroy Valhalla Castle. A lot of comedy and absurd confusion ensues. As a result, the police and Interpol step in. Vladimir Putin’s Chechen soldiers are guarding Balder’s castle. The battle inside Balder’s Valhalla Castle is between the supernatural powers. Therefore, the sexual action is hot an heavy, as Lily makes love to escape Balder’s powerful grip. He is a hunk, but he is also a slave master!Note: Lily Orkidedatter has been a medium and educated psychotherapist in her job in Oslo, Norway, for over twenty years. She’s also working for the police to question victims, witnesses, and accused psychopaths, pedophiles, rapists, and killers. The poetry included in these novels are from the haunting, true-life events she’s lived. She decided to lend her identity to award-winning author, James Musgrave. He’s crafting this series. Both Orkidedatter and Musgrave are childhood survivors of rape and sexual/mental abuse.

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