![]() ![]() Vampires, humans, cops, and gangsters collide in the dark streets of Mexico City. Little by little, Atl finds herself warming up to the scrappy young man and his effervescent charm.Īnd then there’s Ana, a cop who suddenly finds herself following a trail of corpses and winds up smack in the middle of vampire gang rivalries. Hell, the only living creature she loves is her trusty Doberman. Her plan doesn’t include developing any real attachment to Domingo. Smart, beautiful, and dangerous, Atl needs to escape to South America, far from the rival narco-vampire clan pursuing her. ![]() Welcome to Mexico City…an oasis in a sea of vampires…ĭomingo, a lonely garbage-collecting street kid, is busy eeking out a living when a jaded vampire on the run swoops into his life.Ītl, the descendant of Aztec blood drinkers, must feast on the young to survive and Domingo looks especially tasty. Listen to an excerpt of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's CERTAIN DARK THINGS audiobook, read by Dan Bittner. CERTAIN DARK THINGS SFXOctober 2021 RELEASED OUT NOW - Sarah Dobbs CERTAIN DARK THINGS. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The major happenings are all here: the operetta he wrote at 7 when his dog died. He has also written a 15-page, single-spaced, third-person biographical resume. He has written film scripts, a (failed) Broadway play, a couple of coffee-table picture books. ![]() At last count, "Exodus," his all-time blockbuster, has been published in 50 languages. ![]() He is the author of eight novels, five of them No. "Well, I'm in my 54th year," he laughs, when his wife calls him on it. Leon Uris is 53, though he has a habit of uppiing it to 54. "Oh, no, Lee's not hard to get along with," says Jill Uris. When you ask a dumb question ("What are the Irish really like?"), he tells you so to your teeth. Though he swears he's mellow now, even "laid back," his hawklike eyes give it all the lie. He looks like an old street fighter and ex-Marine, and he is. Leon Uris is a tough, squat, mod-haired, blunt-nosed son of an immigrant paperhanger. ![]() ![]() Using British, American and German research material she answers many of the unanswered and controversial questions surrounding the Lusitania: why didn't Cunard listen to warnings that the ship would be a target of the Germans? Was the Lusitania sacrificed to bring the Americans into the War? What was really in the Lusitania's hold? Was she armed? Had Cunard's offices been infiltrated by German agents? And did the Kaiser's decision to cease unrestricted U-boat warfare in response to international outrage expressed after the sinking effectively change the outcome of the First World War? Using first-hand accounts of the tragedy Diana Preston brings the characters to life, recreating the splendour of the liner as it set sail and the horror of its final moments. The first book to look at the events in their full historical context, it is also the first to place the human dimension at its heart. Wilful Murder is the hugely compelling story of the sinking of the Lusitania. The liner was the Lusitania and it was torpedoed by a German U-boat. ![]() ![]() ![]() But this wasn't the Titanic and there was no iceberg. On board were some world-famous figures, including multimillionaire Alfred Vanderbilt. On May 7th, 1915 a passenger ship crossing the Atlantic sank with the loss of 1200 lives. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a cute romance with plenty of zany characters. With Maggie Toone as his wife he will look stable and settled. But the President of the bank (Hank’s dad) won’t approve his loan. Hank Mallone needs to seem respectable: everyone in Skogen, Vermont knows about his rogue reputation, but he’s serious about his apple orchard and the cider press, bottling plant and apple pie bakery he wants to build. ![]() Hank Mallone’s job offer sounds just the ticket: pretend to be his wife for six months while she writes her book. Her Aunt Kitty was once a madam in a brothel, and she left Maggie her diaries. Maggie Toone needs to get away from Riverside, away from her mom and Aunt Marvina: she needs somewhere quiet to write her novel. Fans of the Plum series will be interested to know that in this book, Grandma Mazur’s famous big gun in the handbag has its prototype. It is the third book in the Elsie Hawkins series, on whom, Evanovich says, Grandma Mazur was modelled. Wife For Hire is a pre-Plum novel by popular American author, Janet Evanovich. ![]() ![]() The caption is one mathematician telling the other, “I think you should be more explicit here in step two.” In the middle, there’s the text, “THEN A MIRACLE OCCURS”. On the blackboard, there’s a complicated formula on the left and more complicated formula on the right. There’s a famous cartoon by Sidney Harris of two mathematicians standing at a blackboard. ![]() ![]() Their own romance still unresolved, Nikys, Penric, and of course Desdemona must infiltrate the hostile country once more, finding along the way that family relationships can be as unexpectedly challenging as any rescue scheme. In this sequel novella to “Mira’s Last Dance”, Temple sorcerer Penric and the widow Nikys have reached safety in the duchy of Orbas when a secret letter from a friend brings frightening news: Nikys’s mother has been taken hostage by her brother’s enemies at the Cedonian imperial court, and confined in a precarious island sanctuary. Purchasing Info: Author's Website, Publisher's Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo The Prisoner of Limnos (Penric & Desdemona #6) Formats available: ebook, audiobook ![]() ![]() Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind.Īs she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly, disturbingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile and mysterious buildings. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. ![]() And while I wouldn’t say that this is one of my new favourite thrillers, Riley definitely didn’t disappoint! Welcome back to Reading, Reading, Reading!īelieve it or not, I have never read a Riley Sager book before! Riley is a critically acclaimed Mystery/Thriller writer, but even though I am a huge fan of that genre, I have still never read any of his books… until now! When I first heard about this novel, I knew I needed to read it, as it focuses on one of my favourite mystery tropes, a mysterious well-known building. ![]() ![]() ‘Step through the gateway now to stories that are as relevant today as they ever were. Those three words thrill my parents the galaxy's leading archaeologists but for me, it means another time jump to a different planet. Perfect for fans of Star Wars and Poison Study. Snyder was younger, she aspired to be a storm chaser so she attended Pennsylvania State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. From Hawaiki to Aotearoa, the ancient navigators brought their myths, while looking to the stars - bright with gods, ancestors and stories - to guide the way. New York Times bestselling author Maria Snyder returns with a compelling new sci-fi series. He follows Tawhaki up the vines into the firmament, Hine-titama down into the land of the dead, Maui to the ends of the earth, and the giants and turehu who sailed across the ocean to our shores. In this milestone volume, Ihimaera traces the history of the Maori people through their creation myths. ![]() ![]() Book excerpt: From master storyteller Witi Ihimaera, a spellbinding and provocative retelling of traditional Maori myths for the twenty-first century. Snyder Narrated by: Kristin Atherton Series: The Chronicles of Ixia, Book 2 Length: 16 hrs Release date: 17-07-23 Language: English Not rated yet Regular price: £12.99 Pre-order: Free with 30-day trial Sample The King of Koraha Archives of the Invisible Sword, Book 3 By: Maria V. This book was released on with total page 432 pages. ![]() Book Synopsis Navigating the Stars by : Witi Ihimaeraĭownload or read book Navigating the Stars written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Gradually you learn that there are reasons for the way they respond to things, but it is a bit of a slog to get there. The first book is exceptionally hard to read because it goes all in on the bully aspect. They make the average high school mean girl look like Amy Adams’ character from Enchanted. And what they do to those Unspeakables… Good Grief. They rule with an iron fist, and if you cross them, you lose your name and become one of the Unspeakables. ![]() The Night Hunters consider themselves protectors of the school, a brotherhood of sorts, based on ancient legends of the tribe that used to live on the lands where the school is located. Set at an elite prep school in the fictional state of Sequoia as a deadly pandemic that makes COVID-19 look like child’s play rapidly spreads, you quickly learn who really runs the school – and surprise! It ain’t the headmaster. It is a finger scorching, reverse harem, enemies to lovers, bully romance series. And Kings of Quarantine, Kings of Lockdown, Kings of Anarchy and Queen of Quarantine all live up to their tagline: Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep. I was hesitant to give it a try – for while I seem to have an enormous weakness for romances featuring alphaholes (Hey, Kristen Ashley and JR Ward, I’m looking at you…), I’m not a huge fan of bully romances. This quartet has been all over my Kindle Unlimited recommendations as well as SmutTok. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when a simple gift causes a horrible misunderstanding, Carter pulls back out of fear the scars on his heart still cut too deep. Neither Skylar nor Carter are prepared for what fate has in store for them, yet the pull toward one another is undeniable. And then a blonde with curly hair and emerald eyes waltzes into his life and awakens desires he thought no longer existed. At this point in his life, he’s not sure he’ll ever be able to move on. Since his wife died two years ago, Carter Montgomery’s entire world has centered around his daughter Everly. ![]() ![]() However, the psychic touches on things even Skylar hasn’t admitted to herself, and the whole experience sticks with her-especially when she finds an abandoned purple rainboot at the mall later that day. When her mother gifts her a psychic reading on her twenty-sixth birthday, Skylar O’Conner’s jaded outlook has her bored before she even steps inside. With the magical feeling of Christmas around her, will Skylar find her Prince Charming? ![]() ![]() Banks is perfect in his devilishly demented role. ![]() The house is loaded with dark hallways and vast rooms, and the jungle hunting ground is well-realized. THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME is an excellent thriller, filled with foreboding and macabre imagery (i e: the "trophy room"). Obviously, this is when the title comes into play. Zaroff reveals his own love of hunting, and soon facilitates his next big hunt. ![]() As the evening wears on, the Count takes inordinate interest in the fact that Bob is a hunter. Written in 1924, Richard Connells The Most Dangerous Game has achieved fame as a popular short story worldwide. ©2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC. Bob is introduced to two other "guests", named Martin (Robert Armstrong) and Eve (Fay Wray). Inspired by the big-game hunting safaris that were quite popular among the wealthy class during the 1920s, The Most Dangerous Game combines a dangerous plight and a battle of wills between two very experienced hunters with two very different motivations. Said island is inhabited by a man named Count Zaroff (Leslie Banks), who lives in an enormous, fortress-like house, with his frightening henchman, Ivan (Noble Johnson). ![]() ![]() This is a big mistake, leading to a shipwreck, death, and the sole survivor, named Bob (Joel McCrea) having to swim his way to an island. Ignoring the captain's fears, a ship makes its way through two signal buoys that are slightly off from where they're supposed to be. The Most Dangerous Game follows the adventures of a big-game hunter who washes up on the shores of a remote Caribbean island after following overboard in a. ![]() |
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