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  Ranger Bill - Old Time Radio...

  Charles Erkhart

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  "Ranger Bill" is a classic Christian radio adventure series that captivated audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. Set in the fictional town of Knotty Pine, the show follows the daring exploits of Ranger Bill Jefferson, a dedicated forest ranger, and his humorous sidekick, Stumpy Jenkins. Created by Dr. Stair and produced by Moody Bible Institute, each episode of "Ranger Bill" weaves thrilling tales of outdoor adventures, mystery, and moral lessons. Rooted in Christian values, the show delivers wholesome entertainment, making it a beloved and enduring contribution to the world of radio storytelling. With its engaging narratives and strong moral underpinnings, "Ranger Bill" remains a cherished part of the golden age of radio. VOLUME TWO OF THREE

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  The Guardians of the Cathar...

  Ferdinand Vilard

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  The Guardians of the Cathar Treasure is a thrilling historical novel set in the 13th century, during the brutal fall of Montségur, the last stronghold of the Cathars. In the midst of fire and chaos, Bertran, a warrior marked by a dark past, and Alazais, a young, faith-filled seer, embark on a desperate flight with a mysterious treasure that could change the fate of the world. 
  Pursued by Crusaders and Templars led by the implacable Friar Arnaud, this story combines action, sacrifice and mystery in a journey through the Pyrenees mountains. Between battles, betrayals and mystical visions, Bertran and Alazais must face not only their enemies, but also their own fears and beliefs. 
  In an evocative and emotionally charged style, Ferdinand Vilard invites you to discover an epic struggle for truth, where courage and faith are the only weapons in the face of oppression. ‘The Guardians of the Cathar Treasure is more than a story of survival: it is a hymn to resistance, sacrifice and hope. 
  Are you ready to unveil the secret of the Cathars?

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  The War of the Worlds

  H. G. Wells

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  Shooting stars tear across the night sky and from the planet of war they’ve come to conquer Earth. 
  When a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common, inquisitive locals are fascinated and excited. They approach with caution and a white flag only to be struck down by alien creatures with heat-rays that destroy everything in their path. It soon becomes very clear that the only options are to flee…or die. 
  As the creatures march towards the capital, can the forces of Earth survive the onslaught?

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  Yesterday's Spy - A Novel

  Tom Bradby

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  A father searches for his missing son in 1953 Tehran in this brilliantly plotted espionage thriller from the bestselling author of Triple Cross.   London, 1953. Harry Towers is a recently retired, and even more recently widowed, British intelligence officer. But he springs to action when hears that his estranged son Sean has disappeared in Tehran after writing a damning article about the involvement of government officials in the opium trade.   In Tehran, a city on the brink of a historic coup, Harry’s career as a spy soon proves perfect training for this much more personal mission as American, British, Iranian, and French players flit in and out of the scene. But as the first attempt at a coup in the city fails and foreign powers jockey for oil, money, and influence, Sean’s disappearance takes on a more sinister tone. Was he really taken in retribution for his reporting, or is this an attempt to silence a globally significant revelation he was preparing to make?   Or, most terrifying of all, does Sean’s disappearance have nothing to do with him at all? Has Harry’s past caught up to them all?  Praise for Tom Bradby   “[A] cracking, uber-topical spy thriller . . . a plot full of twists and turns.” —Financial Times   “Enthralling and fast-moving . . . packed with details of modern tradecraft in the twilight world of spooks, against a background of politics at its most Machiavellian, it is the stuff headlines are made of.” —Daily Mail   “Bradby masterfully combines textured psychological drama with a rip-roaring plot that boasts several dizzying switchbacks along the way to a genuinely shocking conclusion.” —Booklist (starred review)

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  Shadows and Sorrows

  Michael D. Graves

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  Pete Stone and Cocky Wright met on a baseball field, a pair of boys with skinned knees, lots of moxie, and a friendship that lasted long after time stole their youth.     
  Now, Cocky is dead, his widow and daughter are in danger, and shady characters are after something he was hiding. All Cocky left behind was a key and lots of questions. Was he dealing secrets to the German American Bund? Was he a threat to the safety of the country? Was his death an accident or murder? 
  When his pal’s ghost whispers, “You got moxie, kid,” Pete Stone knows he must find the answers. He must uncover the truth and save the wife and daughter Cocky left behind.   
   The award-winning Pete Stone Private Investigator series is set in 1930s Wichita, Kansas. Books 1 and 3 are Kansas Notable titles. All Hallows’ Shadows was the 2020 J. Donald Coffin Memorial Book Award winner and a Midwest Book Award Finalist. 
   

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  Summary of The Heaven and the...

  Francis Thomas

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  The Heaven and the Earth Grocery Store 
    
  James McBride's novel "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" skillfully incorporates a murder mystery into the fabric of a compelling American novel. 
  Set in 1972 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the story revolves around workmen excavating a new development's foundation, where they unexpectedly discover a skeleton in a well. 
  This discovery sets off a narrative that explores the long-held secrets of Chicken Hill, a rundown neighborhood where African Americans and immigrant Jews live together, sharing both hopes and tragedies. 
  The central characters are Moshe and Chona Ludlow, homeowners on Chicken Hill. Chona manages the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, while Moshe operates a theater in the area. 
  The story introduces characters like Nate Timblin, a black janitor at Moshe's theater and an unofficial leader of the black community on Chicken Hill, delving into their lives and the broader community.

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