Editorial: Publishdrive
Following the death of her mother, Antoinette has to embark on a journey of self discovery and sacrifice. She's faced with an enemy who's wish is to take over the universe- even at the cost of her family's souls. Journey with Antoinette as she unlocks secrets.
“Harper’s debut delivers a compelling mix of mystery and dark comedy... Harper’s writing is crisp, witty, and conversational... The crime is layered and engaging, but not overly complex, and despite the wit the suspense is consistent as Harper deftly blends mystery, satire, and Brooklyn character study, all with impeccable scenecraft. Harper stages surprises, revelations, gags, and bursts of self-discovery with equal aplomb. Even readers steeped in the genre will find the ending a dazzling surprise with real emotional resonance.” BookLife (Editor’s Pick)Paul, a part-time actor and full-time narcissist, just knows that his wife is having an affair with the dog trainer who lives upstairs in their luxury apartment building. But when he tries to catch them in the act, he finds the neighbor’s corpse instead. And now he can’t find his wife anywhere.With only the building’s alluring front desk person to help him, Paul must find the killer before the cops pin the murder on him. Soon, he discovers that his fellow over-privileged tenants aren’t as bland as their jobs in digital marketing suggest, and he is drawn into a hidden world of greed, lust, and misused animal narcotics.But Paul’s biggest obstacle to solving this mystery lies within himself. Can he stop lying, navel-gazing, and indulging in his own depression long enough to do some actual detective work? Or is the pool on the roof too damn enticing?While serving up a who-done-it in the vein of Anthony Horowitz’s Hawthorne and Horowitz series, Additional Attendee maintains the momentum and contains the grit of an Elmore Leonard novel. Along the way, it offers up a healthy dose of existential comedy in the tradition of Gary Shteyngart and Sam Lipsyte.Ver libro
I've finally gotten the message that this is no kind of vacation. Hell, I've had to spin around like a squirrel in a wheel! And the squirrels haven't even reached us yet . . . But I have enough headaches even without those furry little racist bastards. Everywhere I turn, everyone wants to pick on the 'lowly baron.'Well, best of luck to 'em . . . Ha-ha!Ver libro
Three desperate people who had fled Mormon persecution were being held prisoner in a lost canyon. Among them was a beautiful lady named Fay Larkin, whom John Shefford was in love with. The secret to the canyon lay in a hidden Mormon village of "sealed" wives, where the penalty for trespassing was death. And the treacherous half-breed Shad and his murderous crew were blocking the way to the village. The tenderfoot Shefford was desperate to rescue his lady. To accomplish this was no easy task, especially considering he didn't even pack a gun. He would have to fight his way to the canyon, knowing that his efforts might end in bloody slaughter.Ver libro
On a Sunday morning, massive earthquakes devastate the West Coast of the United States and other locations around the globe. That same day, Sofia, a disabled nine-year-old foundling girl, is miraculously healed during morning Mass. Mark Lawson is the last person to believe in miracles, and he doesn't know why he let Father Romero persuade him to shelter Sofia and her novitiate caretaker, Maria. Unexpectedly, he finds himself on the run from the public, the authorities, and something he can't quite understand. As Mark struggles to keep both of them safe, he discovers someone from his past who will stop at nothing to possess Sofia. In a world on the brink of madness, Mark must face a final choice that will define all of them forever.Ver libro
A monster of a blizzard is on the way, but the hardy folks of Whispering Pines aren’t bothered by the weather. Not when there are supplies to gather and neighbors to catch up with. As everyone finally settles in to ride out the storm, Sheriff Jayne O’Shea gets a phone call. A stranger has stumbled into the village. She’s covered in bruises and mumbling about a car crash. Determined to figure out what happened to her, and to rescue any other potential victims still out there, Jayne braves the howling winds and arctic temperatures. Then another call comes in. An elderly villager is missing in the storm. Jayne can handle this. She can handle pretty much anything. But when a ghost from her past shows up at the bed-and-breakfast and tries to uncover Jayne’s long-buried secrets, she may have reached her breaking point.Ver libro
This book is written for both men and women, who are single, and for those who have innocently embarked on relationships or marriages with limited information and resources. The innocent minded person in this book is Lisa. She thought she understood Peter’s intention, but surprisingly she fell for him and failed. Failure exposed her to deceivers and life lessons which helped her develop her inner strength. Lisa was able to get up and fight for her growth and development, hence, helping her channel the negative emotional energy that she once had into strength. Fundamentally, personal and professional development contributed to Lisa’s achievement. This book also shares some relationship nuggets that would transform innocent minds, so enjoy it till the end.Ver libro
