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Blunt Darts (The John Cuddy Mysteries #1)
by Jeremiah HealyThis &“outstanding&” novel featuring a Boston detective searching for a judge&’s missing son is a Shamus Award finalist and the first in a series (The New York Times).John Cuddy&’s heart is buried in a cemetery overlooking Boston harbor. His wife, Beth, fought her cancer for nearly a year, and when she died Cuddy gave up his morning runs in favor of nightly benders. Two months after her death, he is forced out of his job as an insurance investigator for refusing to sign his name to a phony claim. Now he is filing for unemployment, cutting back on his drinking, and attempting to become a private eye. His first real case comes in the form of Valerie Jacobs, a junior high teacher who was friends with Beth. Her star pupil, the son of a Massachusetts judge, has vanished, and the local police have no leads. To make his name as a detective, Cuddy searches for a boy who&’s too smart to be found, and whose father would prefer his son never return.
Blunt Force
by JB Roth"...a gumshoe thriller. - Dr. Dan Luedke, Author of Elijah-Co and SomitraWhen Private Investigator Cooper Malone&’s best friend, Heather, comes back from a party cruise on the Mardis Gras Rio, she is convinced that someone was killed at sea and the company is covering it up. Coop takes the case, knowing it won&’t be easy. He has no body, no evidence of a crime, and too many suspects—not to mention that his crime scene is out at sea. Sifting through a web of half-truths and odd characters, with the police snooping around his case and the cruise company refusing to cooperate, Coop must cross a few lines to keep his promise to his friend and himself. Something shady is going on aboard the Rio, something that reaches far beyond the case he was hired to solve. He just doesn&’t know what yet—and what he doesn&’t know could end up killing him.
Blunt Force
by Lynda La PlanteJane Tennison must navigate the salacious world of theatre to solve a brutal murder in the heart of London's West End, in the brilliant new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.Things can't get much worse for detective Jane Tennison. Unceremoniously kicked off the adrenaline-fuelled Flying Squad, she now plies her trade in Gerald Road, a small and sleepy police station in the heart of London's affluent Knightsbridge. With only petty crime to sink her teeth into, Tennison can feel her career slowly flatlining. That is until the discovery of the most brutal murder Jane has ever seen: Charlie Foxley has been found viciously beaten to death with a cricket bat - his body dismembered and disembowelled. As a big-time theatrical agent, Foxley had a lot of powerful friends - but just as many enemies. And alongside her old friend DS Spencer Gibbs, Tennison must journey into the salacious world of show business to find out which one is the killer, before they strike again.
Blunt Force Magic (The Monsters and Men Trilogy #1)
by Lawrence DavisAn out of practice wizard-turned-courier must save a young witch—and the world—in this urban fantasy mystery for fans of Jim Butcher and Benedict Jacka. Five years removed from a life as an apprentice to a group of heroes who battled supernatural evils, the once-promising student Janzen Robinson has become a package courier. He now works the daily grind, passing time at a hole-in-the-wall bar and living in a tiny, run-down apartment on the south side of Cleveland, Ohio. Then from the ancient recesses of unyielding darkness known as the Abyss, a creature has been summoned: a Stalker, a predator whose real name must never be spoken. It&’s a bastardization of the natural order, a formidable blend of dark magic and primal tenacity. Its mission? To end the life of a fiery, emerging young witch. Thrust into the role of protector, a position once reserved for those he&’d lost years ago, the out-of-practice &“Artificer&” is forced to confront his painful past while facing an unstoppable monster hell-bent on destruction. Janzen must keep one step ahead of the beast as he journeys through Cleveland&’s magical underbelly to uncover why it&’s been brought to our world. He will need to rely on old friends, a quiet stranger, and his own questionable wits to reach the other side of this nightmare—that just might cost him his life and, quite possibly, the world itself. &“A modern fantasy with a touch of noir, a dash of detective thriller, and a sprinkling of humor throughout.&”—Steve Jackson, New York Times–bestselling author of Monster
Blunt Impact (A Theresa MacLean Mystery #5)
by Lisa BlackA twisting forensic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author, &“quite simply, one of the best storytellers around&” (Tess Gerritsen). Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean is puzzled by the questionable death of a female construction worker at a Cleveland building site. A witness to the death—a young girl nicknamed Ghost—may be able to help. Ghost says the woman was pushed by someone she can only identify as the Shadow Man. Soon Theresa finds herself in a race against time to protect Ghost from an unknown killer before he is able to find the little girl and silence her for good. &“An intense plot, knuckle-biting suspense, a likable heroine, and a shock ending make for a thoroughly satisfying read.&” —Booklist &“The pace doesn&’t slow in Blunt Impact.&” —Ohio.com &“The bond that MacLean forms with Ghost lends human interest and few will guess the killer&’s identity before the final desperate confrontation.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Black handles multiple plots like a pro.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Blunted Lance (The Goff Family War Thrillers)
by Max HennessyThe birth of a new kind of combat rocks a family who have made duty and honor their creed in this rousing saga from the author of Soldier of the Queen. The Regiment—the 19th Lancers—mattered to the Goffs, generation after generation, more than anything else. From the Sudan to South Africa, from Flanders to Palestine—from the charge and skirmish on the open plain in the last outposts of the Empire, to the mud and stench of the trenches in the First World War, they continue to fight with ferocious intensity. But even as Colby Goff rises to the rank of Field Marshal and Dabney receives the honors of a hero, they witness the decline of their beloved cavalry, as the horse and sword give way to the tank and machine gun. Blunted Lance is the second in a breathtaking trilogy that spans three generations of an army dynasty, perfect for fans of Adrian Goldsworthy, Alistair MacLean, and Paul Fraser Collard.
Blur - Vaganti della notte
by Kristen Middleton Anna SigilloLa diciassettenne Nikki e il suo gemello Nathan, si trasferiscono nella piccola città di Shore Lake, nel Montana, dopo che la loro madre è stata brutalmente aggredita. Quando il cadavere di una adolescente emerge dalle acque del lago durante la loro prima notte nella nuova casa, e voci sulla presenza di qualcosa di sinistro che si muove nella notte cominciano a prendere forma nel mondo reale, Nikki comincia a pensare che ciò che si muove nell'ombra, potrebbe essere molto peggio di ciò che si sono lasciati alle spalle.
Blurb Your Enthusiasm: An A-Z of Literary Persuasion
by Louise Willder&‘The bookiest book about books you&’ll ever read – I loved it&’ Lucy Mangan &‘Truly delightful...I couldn&’t have had more fun&’ Benjamin Dreyer &‘Very funny, erudite and profound. A delight!&’ Nina Stibbe This is the outside story of books. From blurbs to titles, quotes to (checks jacket) cute animal designs – via author feuds, writing tricks, classic literature, bonkbusters, plot spoilers and publishing secrets – discover why it&’s good to judge a book by its cover. Maybe even this one…
Blurp's Book of Manners
by Cindy DerbyFrom Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby comes an uproarious tale about an etiquette coach and the sentient paint blob that just might teach her proper manners. When etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop teeters off her stool and spills a bucket of paint, a creature emerges. Not a scary one, or an evil one, or anything of the sort. Instead, what comes alive is ...BLURP!She'll have to carry on with her lesson, despite Blurp's many, messy distractions. But paint splotches and burps aren't all that disrupt Ms. Picklepop's decorous class. Perhaps through an unlikely friendship, Ms. Picklepop will learn a thing or two about manners herself. Fall in love with Cindy Derby's newest adorable creation - Blurp - in this colorful, heartwarming, and laugh-out-loud funny tale.
Blurred
by Kim KarrThe story before the love story.... When he lost the only woman he'd ever loved, it seemed there was nothing left to live for. Even as a boy, all Ben Covington ever wanted was to spend forever with Dahlia London, the beautiful girl next door...then one life-altering decision tore them apart and he was forced to leave her. Now, despite having returned to win her back, he's still alone. She's with someone else--someone she's never going to leave. Resigned to a future without his former girlfriend, Ben numbs his broken heart in a haze of liquor and women. But then the only woman who ever even turned his head while he was with his girl reappears unexpectedly. And he's never forgotten their one incredible night together. But will Ben's destructive behavior destroy his future with her before it even begins? Includes a preview of Kim Karr's Connections novel, Frayed. Praise for the Connections Series "Incredibly emotional, romantic, sexy, and addictive."--Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fall from India Place "Emotional, unpredictable, and downright hot."--K. A. Tucker, author of Ten Tiny Breaths "I was riveted from the first line and couldn't put it down until the last word was read."--New York Times bestselling author A. L. Jackson Kim Karr is the New York Times bestselling author of the popular Connections series, including Connected, Torn, Mended, and Frayed. She lives in Florida with her husband and four kids. She's always had a love for books and recently decided to embrace one of her biggest passions--writing.
Blurred
by Tara FullerCash is haunted by things. Hungry, hollow things. They only leave him alone when Heaven's beautiful reaper, Anaya, is around. Cash has always been good with girls, but Anaya isn't like the others. She's dead. And with his deteriorating health, Cash might soon be as well.Anaya never breaks the rules, but the night of the fire, she recognized part of Cash's soul-and doomed him to something worse than death. Cash's soul now resides in an expired body, making him a shadow walker, a rare, coveted being that can walk between worlds. A being creatures of the underworld would do anything to get their hands on.The lines between life and death are blurring, and Anaya and Cash find themselves falling helplessly over the edge. Trapped in a world where the living don't belong, can Cash make it out alive?
Blurred Fates: A Novel
by Anastasia Zadeik2023 Sarton Award Winner for Contemporary Fiction2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Contemporary Fiction2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Literary Fiction2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Silver Medalist in Fiction (Drama)KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie. In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had, she has been hiding secrets for decades—things she’s convinced make her unworthy of her wellborn husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he has provided.Then, one ordinary evening, Jacob confesses to a drunken sexual indiscretion he doesn’t quite remember, and Kate cracks open. Molten memories rise to the surface. Volatile emotions swirl. Triggered in ways she didn’t see coming, Kate is overwhelmed by rage she cannot explain and fear of who she might become.Her marriage unraveling, Kate returns to her childhood home, hoping to find closure. Instead, as the past invades the present and relationships collide, Kate discovers she’s not the only one lying—and the truth may not set anyone free.
Blurred Lines (Love Unexpectedly)
by Lauren LayneIn a novel that's perfect for fans of Alice Clayton and Emma Chase, Lauren Layne delivers a sexy take on the timeless question: Can a guy and a girl really be "just friends"? When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate--and platonic. Six years later, they're still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland's trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben's no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can't seem to get the hang of casual sex--until she tries it with him. The arrangement works perfectly . . . at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker's ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can't go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.
Blurred Lines: A flirty feel-good romance from the author of The Prenup! (Love Unexpectedly #1)
by Lauren LayneCan a guy and a girl really be 'just friends'? Blurred Lines is the sexy take on this timeless question in the Love Unexpectedly series, from Lauren Layne, author of bestselling Sex, Love & Stiletto, Oxford and Wedding Belles romantic comedy series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Lemmon, Lauren Blakely and Emma Chase.When Parker Blanton meets Ben Olsen during her freshman year of college, the connection is immediate - and platonic. Six years later, they're still best friends, sharing an apartment in Portland's trendy Northwest District as they happily settle into adult life. But when Parker's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, she starts to wonder about Ben's no-strings-attached approach to dating. The trouble is, even with Ben as her wingman, Parker can't seem to get the hang of casual sex - until she tries it with him.The arrangement works perfectly...at first. The sex is mind-blowing, and their friendship remains as solid as ever, without any of the usual messy romantic entanglements. But when Parker's ex decides he wants her back, Ben is shocked by a fierce stab of possessiveness. And when Ben starts seeing a girl from work, Parker finds herself plagued by unfamiliar jealousy. With their friendship on the rocks for the first time, Parker and Ben face an alarming truth: Maybe they can't go back. And maybe, deep down, they never want to.Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the titles in the Oxford series, beginning with Irresistibly Yours, and don't miss the warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series.
Blurred Reality (Monarch Jungle)
by Jacobs EvanThemes: Virtual Reality, Gaming, Competition, Honor, Perseverance, Relationships, Responsibility, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Grunt Games has created a new video game. World Quest is beyond virtual reality. Players use thoughts to control their avatars. They wear sensors and feel everything. Elite gamer Alden Nash is asked to test the game. As Black Heart, he’ll battle three other gamers to find a cure to save Earth. What he ends up finding is a piece of code. This wasn’t part of the game. It could be the key to winning--or losing his mind. This series of books was designed specifically for struggling teen readers. The contemporary fiction is written at accessible levels and provides substantive content without being edgy. The relatable plots appeal to teens, especially those who are reluctant to read. Books in the series quickly grab their interest with fast-paced storylines that feature realistic, sometimes larger-than-life teen characters readers can identify with or would like to know. Then there is an unexpected twist. The characters’ lives are suddenly on the edge—of fame, fear, or even sanity. What starts out as fun or routine becomes a nightmare, real or imagined. As characters are tested in mind, body, and spirit, readers have a sense of being there to experience the adventure.
Blurring the Boundaries: Explorations to the Fringes of Nonfiction
by B. J. HollarsContemporary discussions on nonfiction are often riddled with questions about the boundaries between truth and memory, honesty and artifice, facts and lies. Just how much truth is in nonfiction? How much is a lie? Blurring the Boundaries sets out to answer such questions while simultaneously exploring the limits of the form. This collection features twenty genre-bending essays from today’s most renowned teachers and writers—including original work from Michael Martone, Marcia Aldrich, Dinty W. Moore, Lia Purpura, and Robin Hemley, among others. These essays experiment with structure, style, and subject matter, and each is accompanied by the writer’s personal reflection on the work itself, illuminating his or her struggles along the way. As these innovative writers stretch the limits of genre, they take us with them, offering readers a front-row seat to an ever-evolving form. Readers also receive a practical approach to craft thanks to the unique writing exercises provided by the writers themselves. Part groundbreaking nonfiction collection, part writing reference, Blurring the Boundaries serves as the ideal book for literary lovers and practitioners of the craft.
Blurring the Lines
by J. M. SnyderGreg is straight, but makes easy money offering his services to gay men online. He's inexpensive but has a few ground rules: never reveal his real name, never invite a client home, and never, ever, ever agree to more than three appointments with anyone. Ever.RC is handsome, loaded, and lives in a big house in a swanky neighborhood. Greg doesn't understand why such a guy needs to pay for companionship, but RC’s been burned by men who are interested in only his money, and paying someone takes off the pressure of maintaining a relationship.Their first appointment goes well, and they schedule another. But Greg is surprised when RC calls him a few days later just to hang out. Greg doesn’t pal around with his clients; it’s strictly business. But there’s something about the guy that makes him say yes.At dinner, RC introduces himself as Ryan, and Greg breaks his own rule and shares his real name, too. By the end of the evening, the lines between client and friend have begun to blur. Does this count as their second appointment even if they don’t have sex?By the time they meet up again, Greg is half in love with Ryan. Will this next appointment be their last, or will Greg embrace something he didn’t even know he was looking for?
Blush
by Cherry AdairIn the same pulse-pounding style as Maya Banks and Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair delivers a sizzling erotic romance about a sexy billionaire who's on the run--and the hit-man-turned-handyman who's supposed to kill her.Sex with a stranger. Learn to drive. Learn to cook. Learn to pole dance. Sex under the stars. Buy a truck. These are just a few of the things on Amelia Wentworth's bucket list, but as the CEO and face of a multi-billion-dollar cosmetic empire, she's never quite found the time to do them. Until, after a series of accidents, Amelia discovers that someone wants her dead. But who? And why? She has no time for questions as she changes her name to Mia, buys a secluded fixer-upper near the Louisiana bayou where no one will recognize her, and starts checking things off her bucket list like there's no tomorrow--which there might not be. Meanwhile, Cruz Barcelona is a hit man who's promised himself this will be his last job. Then he'll take the money and move to a warm, sunny place where he doesn't have to hide anymore. But when Cruz goes undercover to Mia's ramshackle house, he starts to realize there's far more to this poor-little-rich-girl than he thought--and he starts to fall for her. Which is going to make his job a whole lot harder...
Blush
by Jamie BrennerFrom acclaimed author Jamie Brenner comes a stunning new novel about three generations of women who discover that the scandalous books of their past may just be the key to saving their family's future. For decades, the Hollander Estates winery has been the premier destination for lavish parties and romantic day trips on the North Fork of Long Island. But behind the lush vineyards and majestic estate house, the Hollander family fortunes have suffered and the threat of a sale brings old wounds to the surface. For matriarch Vivian, she fears that this summer season could be their last—and that selling their winery to strangers could expose a dark secret she's harbored for decades. Meanwhile, her daughter, Leah, who was turned away from the business years ago, finds her marriage at a crossroads and returns home for a sorely needed escape. And granddaughter Sadie, grappling with a crisis of her own, runs to the vineyard looking for inspiration. But when Sadie uncovers journals from Vivian's old book club dedicated to scandalous novels of decades past, she realizes that this might be the distraction they all need. Reviving the "trashy" book club, the Hollander women find that the stories hold the key to their fight not only for the vineyeard, but for the life and love they've wanted all along. Blush is a bighearted story of love, family, and second chances, and an ode to the blockbuster novels that have shaped generations of women.
Blush
by Lauren JamesonFrom the author of Surrender to Temptation comes a provocative story of overwhelming passion set free with one exquisite touch.... Madeline Stone is determined to heal from her tragic past, one difficult step at a time...and she doesn't need any distractions. Then she meets a mysterious and captivating stranger--and over a glass of outrageously expensive wine, her world turns upside down. Try as she might to banish the wealthy business mogul from her thoughts, Madeline can't fight Alex's staggering appeal or his enticing offer of intimate discovery. Alex doesn't date--at least, not in the traditional sense. Still, he wants Madeline...and his sexual intensity provides her with a much-needed escape. They embark on a tumultuous erotic affair, one that takes them to the pinnacle of obsession and desire. But underneath each explosive encounter lie dangerous secrets waiting to consume them both....
Blush (Lakeside Vines #3)
by Jen Doyle"[CRUSH] was a beautiful little one-bite story. The simmering tension of their years-long, seemingly unrequited crushes had me breathless. Their love shimmers off the pages!"—USA Today Bestselling Author, Christi BarthWhen what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas…Former Las Vegas showgirl Nicki Hollister has a new job, a new home, and a new life. What she doesn’t have is a new man—and she has no interest in finding one. After a whirlwind affair turned disastrous ten years before, she left happily-ever-afters in the desert dust and never looked back. But when the man who left her high and dry in Sin City suddenly appears in Santa Christa, she finds herself remembering the ways he touched her heart before he broke it and she can’t turn away.British billionaire mogul Simon Grenville has an almost royal pedigree and the enticing accent to match. When his future is threatened by a quickie marriage that should have been over a decade ago, he’s determined to confront the woman who betrayed him. Except he soon finds out everything wasn’t quite as it seemed. And now the only person who can put his life back on track is the one woman he was never supposed to have. What people are saying about the Lakeside Vines series:"Witty, smart, and crackling with sexual tension, BREATHE will warm your heart...and a few other parts as well! A thoroughly satisfying romance."—Karen Booth, author of the The Eden Empire series**This is an updated version of the novella published in November 2017 of the same name.
Blush for Me: A Fusion Novel
by Kristen ProbyNew York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby continues to delight the senses with the latest novel in her delectable Fusion series.As the take-charge wine bar manager of Seduction, Portland's hottest new restaurant, Katrina Meyers is the definition of no-nonsense, and she isn't afraid of anything. Well, almost anything: she hates to fly. When she's forced to travel on a death trap with wings, the turbulence from hell has her reaching for any safe haven—including the incredibly handsome guy sitting next to her. Ryan "Mac" MacKenzie hasn't been able to get his sexy seatmate out of his head. The way she clung to him stirred something inside him he didn't think existed: tenderness. As the owner of a successful wine touring company, Mac thinks he's got a handle on what life can throw at him and he's not prepared for any surprises, especially in the feelings department. And when he brings a tour into Seduction, he sees the petite spitfire he just can't forget.Mac is determined to discover what else they have in common besides fine wine and the inability to keep their hands off each other. But what will it take for two stubborn people to realize that what they have is so much more than a hot chemistry between the sheets and to admit to falling in love…?
Blushing Blake
by Michele L. RichBlake has an embarrassing experience presenting during a science presentation to his class. He cleverly uses that situation as the starting point for a new experiment.
Blut und Misteln
by Frank Dietz E. J. StevensDie Feiertage sind schlimmer als der Vollmond, wenn es darum geht, Leute in den Wahnsinn zu treiben. In Harborsmouth, wo viele untote Vampire und monströse Feenwesen wohnen, könnte sich diese Kombination als tödlich erweisen. Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle, kehrt in diesem neuen Titel der erfolgreichen Urban-Fantasy-Serie in die Straßen von Harborsmouth zurück. Sie erkennt, dass Feiertage furchtbar sein können, als ein gewisser dämonischer Anwalt zurückkehrt und ihr Informationen über eine Reihe blutiger Morde bringt. Fünf Bewohner von Harborsmouth wurden ermordet, und die Opfer haben eines gemeinsam - sie sind Feenwesen. Die Person, die diese Feenwesen ermordet, muss aufgehalten werden. Aber sie hinterläßt nur einen Hinweis - einen Mistelzweig, der im Blut der Opfer schwimmt. Die Feiertage sind also interessanter geworden. Schade, dass das Ivy vor Neujahr in den Wahnsinn treiben könnte. Verdammt, sie braucht Glück, um bloß Weihnachten zu überleben. Blut und Misteln ist eine Novelle in der Ivy-Granger-Serie (Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle Nr. 1.5). Die Welt von Ivy Granger, einschließlich der Serien Ivy Granger, Detektivin für paranormale Fälle und der Hunters'-Guild-Serie, bietet jede Menge Action, Kriminalfälle, Magie, schwarzen Humor, bizarre Charaktere, blutsaugende Vampire, flirtende Dämonen, sarkastische Gargoyles, aufreizende Formwandler, launenhafte Hexen, psychotische Feen und scharfzüngige, coole Heldinnen. Die Ivy-Granger-Serie hat zahlreiche Auszeichnungen erhalten, darunter den BTS Red Carpet Award for Best Novel, den PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy Novel, Best Urban Fantasy Novel, und sie war in der Endauswahl für Best Urban Fantasy Series.
Blut und Regen: Liebe und Tod im Barcelona der Anarchisten
by Villi AsgeirssonGunnar war ein junger Journalist in Island. Doch die Lokalnachrichten langweilten ihn, und er setzte alles daran, diese Einbahnstraße in die Belanglosigkeit zu verlassen. Als in Spanien der Bürgerkrieg ausbrach, empfand er dies als Gelegenheit, sich in seinem Beruf zu verwirklichen. Barcelona war eine Stadt der farbenfrohen Propagandaposter und voll von interessanten Charakteren. Freundschaften wurden geschlossen, sie lachten, tranken und kämpften gemeinsam, doch er würde einen Preis dafür zu zahlen haben. Der Preis, um an diesem Krieg teilzunehmen, war der Betrug an seinen Freunden. Nichts würde wie vorher sein, als Barcelona am 3. Mai 1937 in Flammen aufging. Aus dem Englischen von Arno Maierbrugger