Editorial: BookRix
I find myself to be trapped. I feel tight space around my arms, my neck, around my whole body. There is no light where I am. I smell wine and food, but I cannot see it. I hear the clinking of glasses and the friendly chatter of people, but I lack sight of those as well. I open my eyes...
"I am Satoshi Nakamoto : The Silk Road Chronicles" is a fictional tale that draws inspiration from the real-life events that led to the creation of Bitcoin and its impact on the world of cryptocurrency. The story follows the mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto as he navigates through the challenges of bringing his revolutionary idea to life. Satoshi is joined by a cast of characters, including Felix, his trusted friend, and Olivia, the love of his life, as they work together to build the foundation for a new, decentralized financial system. Along the way, they encounter obstacles such as government surveillance and the notorious Silk Road, an underground marketplace for illegal goods and services that thrived on Bitcoin. The story highlights the highs and lows of the journey towards Bitcoin's success, from the excitement of the first transaction to the challenges of adoption and scalability. The legacy of Bitcoin and its impact on the financial world is also explored, as Satoshi reflects on the future possibilities that this technology can bring. Overall, "I am Satoshi Nakamoto : The Silk Road Chronicles" is a captivating fictional story that sheds light on the fascinating history of Bitcoin and the world of cryptocurrency, while also exploring themes of friendship, love, and perseverance.Ver libro
At long last, Jane and Redvers have arrived in Venice, the famed city of love, for their honeymoon. But behind a mask at a costume ball on the Grand Canal hides the gaze of a heartless killer … Venice, 1927: As romantic as it is mysterious, the Floating City is a dream destination for the newlyweds, but they’ll soon discover the twisting canals hide more mystery than they expected. It begins when they are invited to an elaborate party at Clara Morton’s stunning palazzo on the Grand Canal. The affair is as eccentric as the hostess, who is dressed as Medusa, and features everything from snakes to her pet cheetah to tarot card readings. The fete also features a fresh corpse—Clara’s ex-husband, found dead in the garden with marks around his neck. The hostess accuses the tarot card reader, who happens to be an acquaintance of Jane, claiming the woman foretold the death of someone close to her. Jane and Redvers come to the young woman’s aid as they learn she was far from the only partygoer with a motive. As the couple follows a labyrinthine trail of scandalous affairs, brazen blackmail, and people who are not who they say they are, they hope that Venice will disclose her secrets before they both end up in over their heads …Ver libro
Full cast performances with immersive sound design and stirring musical scores.ABOUT "A ROYAL SCANDAL"A mysterious royal visitor, a beautiful and clever antagonist, and an adventure of disguise and subterfuge ... has Sherlock Holmes met his match at long last?"A Royal Scandal," an adaptation of "A Scandal in Bohemia," stars RJ Bayley (Holmes), A.W. Miller (Dr. Watson), Mike Carnes (The King), Stephanie Nemeth-Parker (Irene Adler), Liam Price (John), and Nicole Swanson (Mrs. Hudson). Direction, adaptation, and sound design by Craig Hart. Musical score composed by Conner Savoca; LRT Media theme composed by John Campbell.ABOUT "THE SPECKLED BAND"Perhaps the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes adventures, "The Speckled Band" tells the story of a young bride-to-be whose sister was murdered. "The Speckled Band," an adaptation of the short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, stars RJ Bayley (Holmes), A.W. Miller (Dr. Watson), Mike Carnes (Dr. Ormsby), Stephanie Nemeth-Parker (Helen Stoner), and Nicole Swanson (Julia). Direction, adaptation, and sound design by Craig Hart.Musical score composed by Drew A. Forbes; LRT Media theme composed by John Campbell.ABOUT "THE LOST LEGACY OF TILLY WHIM"Join the iconic detective duo as they navigate a treacherous web of deceit and revenge within the depths of the Tilly Whim caves. "The Lost Legacy of Tilly Whim" is an original script, based on the characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The cast includes: RJ Bayley (Holmes), A.W. Miller (Dr. Watson), Mike Carnes (Mayor Biggs), Stephanie Nemeth-Parker (Elizabeth Trelawney), Craig Hart (Dr. Blackwood and the Driver), Jonathan Cooke (Edward Trelawney and the Night Soil Man), and Nicole Swanson (The Housekeeper). Direction, script, and sound design by Craig Hart.LRT Media theme composed by John Campbell.Ver libro
Following an unlikely alliance between our three Hackers - Bill Pascal, Paul Max and Jimmy Giddion - Chen Yong (Wang) is drawn into joining Executive Helicopters. Due to his restless nature, following a witness protection program having encountered the wrath of the Triads, he finds himself revisiting his past. All is not as it seems when the misconception that he is unable to contact his family is revoked. Following a family tragedy and having discovered Chen’s father’s fortune, our three hackers are embroiled once again into a murky world of torture, murder and deception.Ver libro
The discovery of a woman's body and a link to the events of 9/11 takes Detective Superintendent Roy Grace around the world in Dead Man's Footsteps. By award winning crime author Peter James, read by Daniel Weyman (Silent Witness, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power).Amid the tragic mayhem of the morning of 9/11, failed Brighton businessman and ne'er-do-well Ronnie Wilson sees the chance of a lifeline: to shed his debts, disappear and reinvent himself in another country.Six years later the discovery of the skeletal remains of a woman's body in a storm drain in Brighton leads Roy Grace on an enquiry spanning the globe, and into a desperate race against time to save the life of a woman being hunted down like an animal in the streets and alleys of Brighton.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man's Footsteps is the fourth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Tomorrow and Dead Like You.Ver libro
Only a window knows if Robin Moore was robbin’ more! With no things stolen, and one gunshot in the dark, was this really dad’s burglary to steal child custody? And why is this little girl still missing? The seniority of suspicion attracts the legal fight in Miles Turner and The Jury Whisperer for another ‘street fight on a chessboard.’ With an unlikely helper, can Miles put puzzle pieces together to reveal a ‘window of opportunity?’ Are there family pieces in this puzzle that simply don’t fit together? And should this trial start with the ‘puzzle end piece?’ Climb inside The Window’s Puzzle for a trial of priorities, a criminal past, redemption, The Joneses, and Another Man’s Treasure. Join the jury to see if a complete puzzle reveals reasonable doubt… and much more.”Ver libro
