Maison d'édition: Babelcube
In Mexico City, a man receives a phone call from Real del Monte with the news that his mother is seriously ill, so he and his family will have to travel immediately to the town. Discover through this short story a series of events that will interrupt the tranquility of an entire family.
Howard Phillips Lovecraft is among the greatest American masters of fantasy and the supernatural. Born in 1890, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, his health was uncertain from childhood and he led a sheltered early life. His semi-invalidism enabled him to read omnivorously, and as a shy imaginative child he began to invent what would in his adult life become a whole macabre fantastic world of his own, peopled by creatures out of his own weird imagination. As an adult he was retiring, almost a recluse. Tall, thin and pale, but with bright alert eyes, he was much given to wandering his native city in the dark hours of the night, and he became a devoted student of its antiquities. Although he began to write early he had nothing published until he was in his twenties. He set many of his stories around the imaginary town of Arkham, and invented an entire mythology of his own, its core being the demoniac cult of Cthulhu, based on the lore or legend that the world was at one time inhabited by another race who, in practising black magic, lost their foothold or were expelled, yet live on outside, ever ready to take possession of this earth again. Since his early death in 1937 his stories have continued to attract attention and praise from an ever-growing audience.Voir livre
“Sacrifices must be made; battles will be lost. It is always this way in a quest for change.”In the near future, Earth’s oil reserves are depleted. Nations grapple to find an alternative energy source. Terrorists race for control over world resources. And the Syndicate—a conglomerate of allied intelligence agencies—struggles to maintain peace.Syndicate operative Juliet Arroway and her best friend, Mariam, a progressive Saudi princess, are tasked with hunting down terrorists and putting an end to the global energy war, the same mission that cost Juliet’s father his life. But when multiple terrorist attacks result in devastating losses, including the death of Juliet’s longtime boyfriend, and the Syndicate begins to suspect that Mariam’s family is somehow involved, Juliet must rise above her heartbreak to discover the truth.In her quest, Juliet is paired with Graham—a dashing yet arrogant FBI agent—and embarks on a dangerous journey toward love and survival as they race to obtain the formula that could solve the energy crisis. But when peace demands a stunning betrayal, Juliet must decide how much she is willing to pay for the success of her mission. Brilliantly weaving fact and fiction, Butler tells a story seldom told—how female heroics can change the course of war.Voir livre
When the sky is falling, do you save your friends or the world? Lieutenant Jennifer Slaughter takes command of a new, state of the art Marine Fishery Enforcement ocean-going vessel for its maiden voyage. With six crew, Jennifer's primary concern is with the last-minute addition of a rookie, replacing a qualified crewmember who trained alongside her and the others for three months. Patrice Lambert's personnel file is thin with unexplained gaps. Will she make the grade or be a hazard...or something else altogether. Jennifer learns her ship has been bought and paid for by the Department of Homeland Security leaving her little recourse when federal agencies want a hand in her normal operations. She and her crew find themselves in harms way when terrorists threaten major U.S. cities from the sea. Narrated by Melissa Del Toro SchaffnerVoir livre
After a series of attacks on the Ottoman administration in Palestine, Sherlock Holmes receives an order from the British government: he is to travel to Jerusalem with Dr. Watson to track down the disruptors and prevent any further destabilization of the region.Voir livre
Lucy Gertrude Moberly was born in 1861 at Winchester in Hampshire, England, one of eight children. Details of her life are scant, but it is known that she trained as a nurse before returning to the family home, a vicarage where her father worked, to begin a full-time career as a writer. During her lifetime she published as L G Moberly and was the author of over 60 novels, and many short stories which were published in the very popular periodicals of the day. Lucy Gertrude Moberly died on the 20th March 1931 at her home in London England.Voir livre
"Barbara Freethy’s Romantic Suspense books are explosively good!" –New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson He’s sworn to uphold the law. She’s willing to break every rule to expose the truth. But what they uncover could destroy everything—including each other. When a whistleblower is murdered just moments before a secret meeting, Haley Kenton is caught on surveillance near the scene—making her the FBI’s top suspect in a case that’s far more dangerous than it appears. FBI Special Agent Matt Lawson doesn’t know what to make of the journalist. Haley is secretive and clearly hiding something. But as their paths keep colliding and bodies start to fall, Matt realizes she may be the only one who knows where the truth is buried. Drawn together by escalating danger and undeniable chemistry, Haley and Matt are forced into an uneasy alliance. But trust comes hard when every secret could be lethal—and someone will do anything to keep the past from coming to light. Romantic suspense at its most powerful—shocking secrets, a relentless pace, and unforgettable emotion from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. Note: Every book in the Off The Grid: FBI Series stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! No graphic violence or sex scenes, but plenty of slow-burn romance, high-stakes drama, and intense emotion. The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today!Voir livre
