Maison d'édition: BookRix
Another collection of short stories featuring a combination of Horror and Sci Fi. With a bit of mystery and thriller thrown in, hope you enjoy reading them as much as i loved writing them!!
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Descent into the Maelström" is a tale that explores themes of survival and cunning in the face of imposing natural forces. Narrated by a man facing a colossal whirlpool, the story distils the tension between fear and reason, highlighting the human capacity to use intelligence to face seemingly insurmountable challenges.Voir livre
Girolamo Savonarola was a Dominican friar living in Florence at the end of the fifteenth century. An anti-corruption campaigner, his hellfire preaching increasingly spilled over into tirades against all luxuries that tempted his followers toward sin. These sermons led to the infamous "Bonfire of the Vanities"—a series of fires lit throughout Florence for the incineration of everything from books, extravagant clothing, playing cards, musical instruments, make-up, and mirrors to paintings, tapestries, and sculptures. Railing against the vice and avarice of the ruling Medici family, he was instrumental in their removal from power—and for a short time became the puritanical leader of the city. After turning his attention to corruption within the Catholic Church, he was first excommunicated and then executed by a combination of hanging and being burned at the stake. Just as in Rizzio, Denise Mina brings a modern take to this fascinating historical story, drawing parallels between the febrile atmosphere of medieval Florence and the culture wars of the present day. In dramatizing the life and last days of Savonarola, she explores the downfall of the original architect of cancel culture and, in the process, explores the never-ending tensions between wealth, inequality, and freedom of speech that so dominate our modern world.Voir livre
Two people. One life-changing connection. ‘At times joyful and funny, at others heartbreaking, The Lifeline is an honest yet hopeful exploration of love, loneliness and the power of connection. Captivating, romantic and real – I loved it.’ Holly Miller ‘I'll read anything Tom Ellen writes, but The Lifeline is particularly special. This is a sharp and swoony romcom with deft undercurrents of more serious topics such as grief, remorse, and the important of being truly seen, listened to, and understood by those we love. I loved it.’ Holly Bourne ☎️☎️☎️ Will is sleepwalking through life. He works a dead-end job and volunteers at an anonymous crisis line to avoid facing his own problems. Annie is sure she has her five-year plan all worked out. But when things start falling apart, she just needs someone who will listen… They’re practically strangers but soon Will and Annie rely on their regular phone calls, challenging each other to be brave and rebuild their lives. They’ve found connection in the most unlikely of places but is it possible to fall in love with someone you’ve never met? ☎️☎️☎️Readers LOVE The Lifeline: 'Tender, funny and emotional' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured it in a single day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will and Annie will stay with me for a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely gorgeous and poignant novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I wanted and more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly inspiring read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most perfect second chance romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ripped my heart apart and put it back together again, piece by piece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect for lovers of: ☎️ Second chance romance ☎️ Invisible string theory ☎️ Slow burn Tom Ellen's The Lifeline is a captivating work of contemporary fiction that explores the depths of friendship and the power of human connexion. Set in a city, the story unfolds in the workplace, adding a layer of realism to this slow burn romance. The comedy interspersed throughout the narrative adds a touch of lightness to the emotional journey of the characters. For fans of Sarah Adams (Beg, Borrow, or Steal), Lynn Painter (Happily Never After), Christina Lauren (The Paradise Problem), Heidi Swain (All Wrapped Up), and Sophie Kinsella (What Does it Feel Like?). HarperCollins 2024Voir livre
Horrifying mutants and mind-controlling telepaths invade Human Space. Langston Wheeler is the only thing standing in their way. But the woman he can't forget is on the other side of the war. In this third novel in the Exile War series, Cleo Sable fights a brutal battle to rule the Archon Dominion, while Wheeler and his allies set out to free the planet Felicitas from them. But the price of victory may be higher than either of them ever imagined.Voir livre
On a bitter winter’s night in Pine Creek, 1989, central New South Wales, 14-year-old city boy Alec tells his mother a secret before he goes to bed. It’s the last time she will see him alive. In the weeks before, forbidden to go near the new neighbours, Sara is watching when Alec is threatened by a stranger, and later, when he meets secretly with someone familiar. When Alec goes missing, the incidents take on new significance, but in the menacing shadow of her father, Sara knows not to make trouble. A decade later, the guilt that still plagues her resurfaces when Sara returns to the farm, where she discovers that the darkest secrets lie closest to home.Voir livre
Find. Save. Protect. Meet the Heroes of the Last Frontier. When country music star Oaken Fox joins survivalist Mike Grizz's new adventure show in the Alaskan wilderness, he just wants to boost his fan base. But when tragedy strikes, and Air One Rescue must save them, Oaken just wants to quit. Too bad his producer has other plans—signing him on with Air One Rescue as a recruit and making a reality show... EMT Boo Kingston did not join Air One Rescue to train a celebrity. But she's a rookie to the team, so yes, she'll train Oaken and keep him alive and not for a minute pay attention to his charm... And then five women go missing from a resort during a bachelorette weekend gone south. Now, Air One and the rescue team will have to use all their skills—and manpower, including Oaken—to find them before a blizzard settles in. But can they work together before tragedy strikes? Alaska Air One Rescue Book 1: One Last Shot Book 2: One Last Chance Book 3: One Last Promise Book 4: One Last StandVoir livre
