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  Oil!

  Upton Sinclair

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  “Passionate. . . . [The] lively satirical account of capitalist greed . . . and socialist struggle,” that inspired the film There Will Be Blood (The Guardian). From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Jungle, a novel set against the backdrop of the political corruption fueling the California oil industry during the Harding administration. Oil! is a tale of the capitalist insatiability that comes between an oil baron and his son, whose growing sympathies with the labor movement and socialist ideals fuels the riff between them. Peopled with politicians, financial investors, oil magnates, a Hollywood star, and a crusading evangelist, Oil! is also a spirited social commentary on the class struggle at the heart of the divide in post–World War I America. Written by an author heralded for his compelling narratives exploring themes of social justice, Oil! is as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1927. “A marvelous panorama of Southern California life. It is storytelling with an edge on it.” —The New Republic   “A tremendous piece of work.” —The Nation  

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  The Alpha Construct

  Michael McDonald-Low

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  Embark on a riveting journey of justice and redemption in "The Alpha Construct" by Michael Mcdonald-Low, skillfully narrated by Dan Levy and Michelle Ochitwa. This audiobook immerses listeners in a tale of resilience and retribution, where past traumas collide with the quest for healing. Join Dr. James Galloway, a compassionate clinical psychologist, as he guides his Alpha patients through a labyrinth of pain and seeks to right the wrongs of their past. With a unique approach to therapy and a hidden arsenal of methods, Dr. Galloway's pursuit of justice sets the stage for a gripping narrative that unfolds with suspense and intrigue. Uncover the hidden truths and buried secrets as the Alpha patients confront their tormentors and strive for closure. Delve into the complexities of human nature and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. Experience the transformative journey of "The Alpha Construct," where the voices of Dan Levy and Michelle Ochitwa bring to life a story of courage, healing, and the enduring quest for justice. By incorporating the names of the narrators, Dan Levy and Michelle Ochitwa, into the description, potential buyers can connect with the audiobook on a more personal level, enhancing engagement and interest in "The Alpha Construct. 
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  Manners and Monsters

  Tilly Wallace

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  A lady never reveals the true extent of her decay... 
  Hannah Miles lives a quiet existence, helping her parents conduct research into a most terrible affliction - until a gruesome murder during her best friend's engagement party pulls her from the shadows. With her specialist's knowledge and demure disposition, Hannah is requested to aid the investigation. 
  Except Hannah discovers her role is to apologise in the wake of the rude and disgraced man tasked with finding the murderer. The obnoxious Viscount Wycliff thinks to employ Hannah purely as a front to satisfy Whitehall, but she'll have none of that. 
  The two must work together to find the murderer before the season is ruined. But the viscount is about to meet his greatest challenge, and it's not a member of the ton with a hankering for brains.

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  A Fire So Wild - A Novel

  Sarah Ruiz-Grossman

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  Zibby Mag, Electric Literature, The Rumpus, and She Reads Most Anticipated Book of the Year 
  “Grossman balances the social and political, the emotional and physical, with insight and precision. Her disparate characters all hail from different worlds, and it’s a horrific thrill to witness their dramas unfurl and collide.""—New York Times Book Review 
  With the emotional echoes of Little Fires Everywhere and the lush atmosphere of Disappearing Earth, a riveting debut novel in which a wildfire creeps toward Berkeley, California, igniting tensions as characters from all walks of life confront the injustices lying beneath the city’s surface. 
  As a wildfire threatens Berkeley, the city’s inhabitants are forced to reckon with the cracks in the lives they've built. 
  Abigail, a wealthy homeowner, decides to throw a lavish birthday in a hillside mansion to raise money for the city’s newest affordable housing project—and prove to her family that she’s made something worthwhile of her life. Sunny, a construction worker who sleeps in a van along the bay’s shore, is in the running for an apartment—but only if enough funds are raised at the party. 
  As the heat and smoke from the approaching blaze descend upon the town, tensions rise and residents—young and old, haves and have nots—confront the inequities laid bare, and the fragility of building a life in a world on fire. 
  Alternating among a colorful cast of characters, A Fire So Wild is a timely, tautly paced novel that questions why when everything burns, not everyone is left with scars.

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  Agony in Amethyst - A Harriet...

  A.M. Stuart

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  An important visitor casts a shadow of darkness and death over Singapore. 
  Harriet Gordon, newly settled in her new role as a teacher at a girls' school in Singapore, faces uncertainty in her budding relationship with Robert Curran, who has just returned from months in Kuala Lumpur. Curran's expected promotion turns sour when the position is given to an old adversary from his Scotland Yard days. 
  The arrival of the Colonial foreign secretary, Sir Henry Cunningham, revives memories of one of Curran's unresolved cases. The death of a schoolgirl at a lavish ball, hosted by the Governor in honour of the visitor, brings Curran into direct conflict with his new superior officer. When he confides his suspicions to Harriet, she inadvertently betrays his trust, threatening his already shaky career. 
  With their relationship on the brink of irreparable damage, a second death changes the course of the investigation. Can Harriet and Curran bring justice to a grieving family and emerge from this ordeal with their connection intact?

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  Just Thieves

  Gregory Galloway

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  A down and dirty gem of a tale—a twisty and twisted crime novel that evokes the worlds of George V. Higgins, Patricia Highsmith, and David Mamet, destined to be a neo-noir classic. 
   
   
   
  Rick and Frank are recovering addicts and accomplished house thieves. They do not steal randomly—they steal according to order, hired by a mysterious handler. The jobs run routinely until they're tasked with taking a seemingly worthless trophy: an object that generates interest and obsession out of proportion to its apparent value. 
   
   
    
  Just as the robbery is completed, the two are involved in a freak car accident that sets off a chain of events and Frank disappears with the trophy. As Rick tries to find Frank, he is forced to confront his past, upending both his livelihood and his sense of reality. The narrative builds steadily into a powerful and shocking climax. Reveling in its con-artistry and double-crosses, Just Thieves is a nail-biting, noirish exploration of the working lives of two unforgettable crooks and the hidden forces that rule and ruin their lives.

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