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Your Republic Is Calling You
by Young-ha KimThis psychological thriller of a North Korean spy living in Seoul is &“perhaps the most intriguing and accomplished Korean fiction yet to appear in English&” (Kirkus). Foreign film importer Kim Ki-Yong is a family man with a wife and daughter. Living a prosperous life in Seoul, South Korea, he&’s an aficionado of Heineken, soccer, and sushi. But he is also a North Korean spy who has been living among his enemies for twenty-one years. Then, after more than a decade of silence from the home office, he receives a mysterious email stating that he has one day to return to headquarters. But is the message really from Pyongyang—or has he been discovered? And if the message is real, is he being called home to receive new orders or to be executed for a lack of diligence? Spanning the course of a single day, Your Republic Is Calling You delves deep into a gripping family secret to ask whether we ever truly know the people we love. Mining the political and cultural transformations of South Korea since the 1980s, author Young-ha Kim confronts moral questions on small and large scales. &“This intense novel&’s bristling plot—confined to the events of a single day—ironically echoes that of Joyce&’s masterpiece Ulysses.&”—Kirkus
Modern Bee: 13 Quilts to Make with Friends
by Lindsay ConnerOrganize a modern quilting bee with these 13 projects that spark creativity, build skills, and connect you with others.Modern Bee―13 Quilts to Make with Friends by Lindsay Conner features 13 projects for a virtual one-year quilting bee. Crafted with a modern aesthetic, the patterns are inspired by traditional quilt blocks as well as bits and pieces of daily life. As you quilt along with this book from month to month, you'll master sewing techniques elevating in difficulty―from easy to advanced. Each project is comprised of block instructions and a pattern to finish a full-size quilt. You'll also find a comprehensive section on quilting basics and plenty of tips on organizing your own virtual bee.&“A modern bee: quilters connect only by Internet and snail mail, each month a &“host&” chooses a block, others work that block to return to the &“host&” for assembly.... Conner, a writer/editor/quilter/blogger, produces a well-crafted guidebook based on her online bee, the Mod Stitches. Members designed a baker&’s dozen patterns—one for each month, plus one for gift-giving or charity fundraising—that would work well for the modern bee as well as for individual quilters.&”—Publishers Weekly
Leavenworth Seven: The Deadly 1931 Prison Break (True Crime Ser.)
by Kenneth M LaMasterThe infamous escape from the maximum security federal prison is recounted in gripping detail in this Depression Era true crime history. On December 11, 1931, chaos erupted behind the limestone walls of Leavenworth Penitentiary as seven desperate men put months of planning into action. Aided by notorious gangsters Frank Nash, George "Machine Gun" Kelly and Thomas James Holden, these convicts enacted one of the most legendary prison breaks in history, blazing a path to freedom with stolen cars and terrorized hostages. But their audacious escape was only the beginning. Across Kansas, anyone who could carry a gun and knew the terrain quickly picked up the pursuit. In Leavenworth Seven, historian and Kansas native Kenneth LaMaster recounts the incredible story through first-person accounts, news reports, and official FBI files.
The Winter's Child
by Cassandra ParkinA woman&’s desperation over her long-missing son leads her into dark places: &“A stunning, beautifully disturbing mystery.&”—Foreword Reviews Five years ago, Susannah Harper&’s teenage son Joel went missing without a trace. Bereft of her son, and then abandoned by her husband, Susannah tries to accept that she may never know for certain what has happened to her lost loved ones. But then, on the last night of Hull Fair, a Roma fortune-teller makes an eerie prediction—on Christmas Eve, Joel will finally come back to her. Soon, Susannah is drawn into a world of psychics and charlatans, half-truths and hauntings, friendships and betrayals—forcing her to confront the buried truths of her family&’s past… &“Parkin is best at dramatizing the tension between the rational and irrational sides of her heroine&’s mind.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Utterly addictive.&”—Louise Beech, award-winning author of I Am Dust
Let It Bang: A Young Black Man's Reluctant Odyssey into Guns
by RJ YoungA young black man&’s funny and searing quest to learn to shoot, and a fascinating odyssey into race, guns, and self-protection in America. The most RJ Young knew about guns was that they could get him killed. Until, recently married to a white woman and in desperate need of a way to relate to his gun-loving father-in-law, Young does the unimaginable: he accepts Charles&’s gift of a Glock. Despite, or because of, the racial rage and fear he experiences among white gun owners (&“Ain&’t you supposed to be shooting a basketball?&”), Young determines to get good, really good, with a gun. Let It Bang is the compelling story of the author&’s unexpected obsession—he eventually becomes an NRA-certified pistol instructor—and of his deep dive into the heart of America&’s gun culture: what he sees as the domino effect of white fear, white violence, black fear, rinse, repeat. Young&’s original reporting on shadow industries like US Law Shield, which insures and defends people who report having shot someone in self-defense, and on the newly formed National African American Gun Association, gives powerful insight into the dynamic. Through indelible profiles, Young brings us up to the current rocketing rise in gun ownership among black Americans, most notably women.Let It Bang is an original look at American gun culture from the inside and the other side—and, most movingly, the story of a young black man&’s hard-won nonviolent path to self-protection. &“We need more books like this: personal, emotional meditations on gun ownership…showing us all the ways in which guns take on meaning for people, and what happens when those meanings collide.&”—Pacific Standard
The Francis Bacon Mysteries Volume Two: Nights in Berlin, Afternoons in Paris, and Mornings in London (The Francis Bacon Mysteries)
by Janice LawThe Lambda Literary Award–winning historical mystery series featuring the real-life British painter continues with three prequels set in Europe between the wars. In this second trilogy that predates the first in Janice Law&’s award-winning Francis Bacon series, the Edgar Award–nominated author once again delightfully reimagines the famous and flamboyant Irish-born British painter as an &“artist-sleuth . . . unflappable and acidly witty&” as he courts danger, solves murders, and navigates international intrigue (Booklist). Nights in Berlin: In this first prequel, set in 1927, sixteen-year-old Francis is sent by his father to live with his uncle in Berlin as punishment for his flirtations with boys at school. But when Francis arrives, he finds Uncle Lastings welcoming countless men into his hotel room—some for pleasure, others to be recruited for the fight against Bolshevism. When the Nazis send Lastings fleeing for his life, Francis is left alone, penniless, and hunted, with only his keen sense of hedonism to distract him from a city that gets more menacing every night. Afternoons in Paris: Escaping Germany, young Francis finds refuge—and inspiration—in the cafés of Paris. But his peaceful life as a budding artist is short-lived when he hears gunshots and sees a Russian émigré cut down by an assassin. To escape murderous Russians, Francis must flee to the countryside and eventually lays low with an avant-garde theater company. When Uncle Lastings appears in Paris up to his old tricks, Francis will find himself once again pulled into a deadly game of international espionage. Mornings in London: The final volume in Law&’s prequel trilogy comes full circle, with Francis returning to England. As much as Francis loves the nightclubs and back alleys of swinging Soho, he&’s put aside his distaste for the pastoral life to rescue his favorite cousin, Poppy, a spirited young debutante who&’s fallen for one Freddie Bosworth, an accused blackmailer with a love for Mussolini and more than one dark secret. When the cousins find Freddie on the manor grounds with his throat slit, Francis has another murder to solve.
Knickerbocker's History of New York: Complete
by Washington IrvingThis nineteenth-century novel by the author of Rip Van Winkle offers a satirical history of New York, from the creation of the world to the fall of New Amsterdam.Washington Irving&’s debut novel, Knickerbocker&’s History of New York was an immediate sensation when it was first published in 1809. Posing as the work of a fictional Dutch historian named Dietrich Knickerbocker, it both catapulted Irving&’s literary reputation and established the &“Father Knickerbocker&” character as a popular icon of New York. Knickerbocker discusses the development of New Netherland, the seventeenth-century Dutch colony, with a special focus on New Amsterdam, the settlement located on present-day Manhattan. The thoroughly tongue-in-cheek chronicle contains &“among many surprising and curious matters, the unutterable ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the disastrous projects of William the Testy, and the chivalric achievements of Peter [Stuyvesant] the Headstrong.&”
A History of Spiritualism and the Occult in Salem: The Rise of Witch City
by Maggi Smith-DaltonAn elucidation of the Spiritualism movement in Salem in the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries. Salem, Massachusetts, is the quintessential New England town, with its cobbled streets and strong ties to the sea. With the notoriety of the Salem witch trials, the city's reputation has been irrevocably linked to the occult. However, few know the history behind the religion of Spiritualism and the social movement that took root in this romanticized land. At the turn of the century, seers, mediums and magnetic healers all hoped to connect to the spiritual world. The popularity of Spiritualism and renewed interest in the occult blossomed out of an attempt to find an intellectual and emotional balance between science and religion. Learn of early converts, the role of the venerable Essex Institute and the psychic legacy of &“Moll&” Pitcher. Historian Maggi Smith-Dalton delves into Salem&’s exotic history, unraveling the beginnings of Spiritualism and the rise of the Witch City.
You've Totally Got This!
by Frances MacleodA beautifully designed collection of hand-lettered inspirational quotes for more than a year of Motivational Mondays. Sometimes all we need is a little nudge: this book serves as inspiration for those facing new beginnings, a sudden change, or just a whole lot to do. You&’ve Totally Got This! gives you the encouragement you need with such quotes as: · &“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.&” · &“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.&” (Mary Oliver) · &“Just say yes and you&’ll figure it out afterwards.&” (Tina Fey) · &“You don&’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.&” (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) · &“Opportunity is missed by people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.&” · &“I have not failed. I&’ve just found 10,000 ways that won't work.&” (Thomas Edison) · &“Don't compare your beginning to someone else&’s middle.&” (Tim Hiller) Great for grads, creatives, and entrepreneurs: every spread is like a greeting card, so this delightful volume serves as a stand-alone championing or as the perfect finishing touch to a gift.
Comanche Eagle: The Comanche Series - Book Two (The Comanche Series #2)
by Sara OrwigUSA Today-Bestselling Author: Agreeing to a marriage of convenience for the sake of a motherless child, a woman finds herself conflicted by desire… When Travis Black Eagle loses his wife in childbirth, he storms the doctor&’s home and demands justice. Crystal Spencer, the small town&’s Justice of the Peace, knows she can&’t be forced to marry Travis because of the doctor—her brother&’s—mistake. But her own integrity won&’t allow her to let an innocent child go motherless, nor can her heart deny the intense feelings she has for Travis. What begins as a marriage of convenience soon grows into a consuming love and a tormenting conflict. For Travis has seen far too many injustices to have faith in the law—the very law that is Crystal&’s responsibility to uphold… &“One of the top romance authors.&”—RT Book Reviews
Helsinki Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Leena Lehtolainen Pekka Hiltunen Riikka Ala-Harja&“The 14 stories in this Akashic noir anthology provide a bizarre and gruesome window into this outwardly tranquil and snow-covered city of Helsinki.&”—Publishers Weekly In Akashic Books&’s acclaimed series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, the spotlight is on Finland and its southern capital of Helsinki, a city &“synonymous with noir. There is a darkness in the Finnish soul, perhaps echoing the country&’s long winter nights, that lends itself to tales of horror and degenerate behavior&” (Reviewing the Evidence). This anthology features brand-new stories by Leena Lehtolainen, Johanna Holmström, James Thompson, Antti Tuomainen, Jesse Itkonen, Joe L. Murr, Jukka Petäjä, Tapani Bagge, Pekka Hiltunen, Teemu Käskinen, Tuomas Lius, Riikka Ala-Harja, Karo Hämäläinen, and Jarkko Sipila. &“True fans of the macabre will enjoy some of the more disturbing tales, such as Jukka Petäjä&’s &‘Snowy Sarcophagus,&’ in which the bodies of two women are discovered preserved in life-size snowmen, and Antti Tuomainen&’s &‘The Script,&’ which is told from the point of view of a Finnish film and television producer who also happens to be a serial rapist . . . Readers should be prepared to keep the lights on at night after finishing this unnerving collection.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Every story is atmospheric . . . and every one has a neat sting at the end . . . The best and blackest in the noir series yet, and a treat for short story fans. Highly recommended.&”—promotingcrime.blogspot.com
Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley (Screen Classics)
by Jeffrey SpivakA biography of the director and choreographer who kept America entertained through the Great Depression: &“[A] fascinating read.&” —Playbill Characterized by grandiose song-and-dance numbers featuring ornate geometric patterns and mimicked in many modern films, Busby Berkeley&’s unique artistry is as recognizable and striking as ever. From his years on Broadway to the director&’s chair, Berkeley is notorious for his inventiveness and signature style. Through sensational films like 42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933, Footlight Parade, and Dames, Berkeley sought to distract audiences from the troubles of the Great Depression. But while his bold technique is familiar to millions of moviegoers, Berkeley&’s life remains a mystery. Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley is a telling portrait of the filmmaker who revolutionized the musical and changed the world of choreography. Berkeley pioneered many conventions still in use today, including the famous &“parade of faces&” technique, which lends an identity to each anonymous performer in a close-up. Carefully arranging dancers in complex and beautiful formations, Berkeley captured perspectives never seen before. Jeffrey Spivak&’s meticulous research magnifies the career and personal life of this beloved filmmaker. Employing personal letters, interviews, studio memoranda, and Berkeley&’s private memoirs, Spivak unveils the colorful life of one of cinema&’s greatest artists.
The Hatfields & the McCoys
by Otis K. Rice&“A captivating account of two families whose stubbornness and loyalty were exceeded only by their capacity for a terrible revenge.&” —Southern Living The Hatfield-McCoy feud has long been a famous part of Appalachian history, but over the years it&’s become encrusted with myth and error. Novelists, motion picture producers, television writers, and others have neglected to separate fact from fiction, and sensationalized events that needed no embellishment. Using court records, public documents, official correspondence, and other sources, Otis K. Rice presents an account that frees, as much as possible, truth from legend. He weighs the evidence carefully, avoiding the partisanship and the attitude of condescension and condemnation that have characterized many of the writings concerning the feud. He also sets the feud in the social, political, economic, and cultural context of eastern Kentucky and southwestern West Virginia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By examining the legacy of the Civil War, the weakness of institutions such as the church and education system, the exaggerated importance of family, the impotence of the law, and the isolation of the mountain folk, Rice gives new meaning to the origins and progress of the feud. These conditions help explain why the Hatfield and McCoy families, which have produced so many fine citizens, could engage in such a bitter and prolonged vendetta.
1,000 Mexican Recipes (1,000 Recipes #7)
by Marge PooreA comprehensive guide to Mexican home cooking, with enough recipes to keep the table full for years! Offering 1,000 recipes for traditional fare from all the regions of Mexico, as well as dishes inspired by the nueva cocina of today's top Mexican chefs, this cookbook covers what home cooks need and want to know about Mexican cooking. Throughout, the author shares the cultural and culinary heritage of the people and food of Mexico from her perspective as a traveler and impassioned enthusiast of the country. Home cooks will delight in such mouthwatering recipes as Corn with Chipotle Butter, Chicken Quesadillas, Pork Chops with Poblano Chile Sauce, and Mexican Coffee Flan. There are two dozen kinds of salsa and more than 45 delicious chicken dishes, plus much more—enough exciting choices to fill weeknight dinner and special occasion menus for years to come.
Two Moms in the Raw: Simple, Clean, Irresistible Recipes for Your Family's Health
by Shari Koolik LeidichRaw, cooked, and gluten-free meals from the founder of the national award-winning healthy-snack company Two Moms in the Raw. Within just a few days, Shari Leidich, a mother of three, went from working out daily and hiking in the nearby Rocky Mountains to being barely able to hold a pen. The diagnosis: MS. Gradually, thanks to a diet rich in raw foods, she returned to her former energetic self. For the long term, though, she knew she had to create meals that she would find satisfying and that her husband and three children would love as well. And they had to be quick and easy. Many of the 130-plus dishes, like Brunchy Poached Eggs on Spinach with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, or Plum and Tatsoi Salad, are riots of color. Most can be on the table before the kids can even complain they're hungry. Indulgent snacks like Creamy Olive and Artichoke Dip and Butternut-Lemongrass Soup satisfy cravings, and chicken and fish—Single-Skillet Chicken Puttanesca, Chard-Wrapped Mahi-Mahi—come bolstered with plenty of raw produce and grains. Desserts ditch processed sugar in favor of natural sweeteners and power nutrients. The story of a quest for healing, Two Moms in the Raw is a keep-it-real guide to eating well for anyone who wants to get back on track, enjoy greater vitality, reduce stress, and achieve their best health.&“You and your family will love the food and the better health that follows from using these easy, great tasting recipes!&”—Terry Wahls, M.D., author of The Wahls Protocol
Profiles from the Kitchen: What Great Cooks Have Taught Us about Ourselves and Our Food
by Charles A. Baker-Clark&“A well-researched collection of portraits of famous figures from the culinary world&’s past and present.&” ―Library Journal Despite their diverse personalities, backgrounds, and interests, the subjects of this book are a testament to the fact that both cooking and eating are endeavors well worth learning and sustaining. Profiles from the Kitchen includes well-known food writers such as M.F.K. Fisher, Eugene Walter, Elizabeth David, and John T. Edge; famous cooks such as Julia Child and James Beard; and contemporary chefs such as Rick Bayless and Susan Spicer. Each individual has offered different views of food and cooking and has encouraged us to appreciate good cooking while considering other facets of our food—including how food relates to issues of social justice, spirituality, and sustainability.
The Forager's Pantry: Cooking with Wild Edibles
by Ellen Zachosf you’d like to experiment with wild foods and explore new flavors, but don’t know where to start—The Forager’s Pantry was written for you. This comprehensive and accessible book by Ellen Zachos takes readers through spices and herbs, flowers, fruit, greens, nuts and seeds, tubers and roots, and mushrooms, showing how some of the best ingredients come from nature itself.
Heat of a Savage Moon (The Moon Trilogy #2)
by Jane BonanderNew to the western frontier, a young widow goes searching for her husband's killers—and finds an unquenchable passion—in this historical romance. Dakota Territory, 1868. Recently married to a man she barely knows, Rachel Weber has just arrived in Pine Valley—only to discover that her husband has been murdered. Blindsided by the shock, Rachel is nonetheless compelled to seek retribution from her husband&’s killers. And nothing is going to stop her—even after Jason Gaspard, the most powerful man in town, warns her to stay away. An educated man proud of his half-Karok Indian heritage, Jason is infuriated by Rachel's reckless vendetta against his people. Unlike her, Jason knows a thing or two about the man she&’s out to avenge—a government agent who many had good reason to despise. But as the opposition grows between the fierce woman and the strong leader, so does a passion too seductive to resist
Movers, Shakers, Mommies, and Makers: Success Stories from Mompreneurs
by Gibbs M. SmithEleven entrepreneurial women share their stories of balancing motherhood with starting their own businesses in this inspiring anthology.Motherhood is a full-time job—and so is starting a business from the ground up. Attempting to do both at once can seem daunting, but as these firsthand stories of success demonstrate, it really can be done. In their own words, eleven mom-entrepreneurs tell their stories of transforming their businesses from side-projects in craft-rooms and garages to nationally recognized brands. While each of their stories is unique, these women all speak of the leap of faith required to make their dreams come true. They all share what they learned as their businesses—and children—grew. Now the furniture, clothing, toys, diaper bags, and other products these women create can be found in stores across the country, including at major retailers such as Nordstrom and Walmart.
It's Not Yet Dark: A Memoir
by Simon FitzmauriceAn international bestselling memoir about an Irishman who chose to live life to the fullest after his diagnosis of ALS.In 2008, Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig&’s disease. He was given four years to live. In 2010, in a state of lung-function collapse, Simon knew with crystal clarity he was not ready to die. Against all prevailing medical opinion, he chose life. Despite the loss of almost all motor function, thanks to miraculous technology, he continued to work, raise his five children, and write this astonishing memoir. It&’s Not Yet Dark is a journey into a life that, though brutally compromised, was lived more fully than most, revealing the potent power of love, of art, and of the human spirit. Written using an eye-gaze computer, this is an unforgettable book about relationships and family, about what connects and separates us as people, and, ultimately, about what it means to be alive.International Bestseller A Barnes & Noble Discover Pick A Barnes & Noble Best Biography of the Year An iBooks Best Book of the MonthAn Amazon Best Memoir of the Month&“A fiercely eloquent testament to making the most out of every moment we&’re given.&”—People, Book of the Week &“Vibrant.&”—Minneapolis Star Tribune&“Beautifully written. Utterly life-affirming.&”—Alan Rickman &“A beautiful love story—in its essence that's what this is. Survival stories are not about surviving, they're inherently about what makes a survivor push through. A desire to remain in the light of all creation, even as a darkening is taking place. A darkening which happens to us all.&”—Colin Farrell
Lincoln on Trial: Southern Civilians and the Law of War
by Burrus M. CarnahanThe acclaimed Lincoln scholar examines the president&’s treatment of Southern civilians during the Civil War, shedding new light on his wartime conduct. By twenty-first century standards, President Lincoln's adherence to the laws of war would be considered questionable. But could be condemned as a war criminal based on the accepted standards of his time? Lincoln&’s critics, past and present, have not hesitated to make the charge, while his apologists defend his actions as reasonable and humane. In Lincoln on Trial, Burrus M. Carnahan examines Lincoln's leadership throughout the Civil War as he struggled to balance his own humanity against the demands of his generals. Carnahan specifically scrutinizes Lincoln's conduct toward Southerners in light of the international legal standards of his time as the president wrestled with issues such as bombardment of cities, collateral damage to civilians, seizure and destruction of property, forced relocation, and the slaughter of hostages. Carnahan investigates a wide range of historical materials from accounts of the Dahlgren raid to the voices of Southern civilians who bore the brunt of extensive wartime destruction. Through analysis of both historic and modern standards of behavior in times of war, a sobering yet sympathetic portrait of one of America's most revered presidents emerges.
The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking: A Family Skeleton Mystery (#6) (The Family Skeleton Mysteries #6)
by Leigh Perry&“Mirth and murder blend beautifully&” in this tale of an amateur sleuth and her bony best friend (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Dr. Georgia Thackery is back home with her parents after finding a new adjunct position at Bostock College. Everyone is excited for their first family Christmas with nothing to hide. Why? Because Georgia&’s daughter Madison is now in the know about Sid, their walking, talking family skeleton. But their Christmas cheer is interrupted when the Thackerys' dog Byron goes missing on a cold December night. When he&’s finally found, he has a femur clutched between his jaws—and Georgia and Madison race to apologize to Sid for letting the dog gnaw on him yet again. Except that all of Sid&’s bones are present and accounted for… This bone is from somebody else, and when they trace Byron&’s trail to an overgrown lot nearby, they find the rest of the skeleton. It&’s the normal kind, not moving or telling jokes, and when the police come to take charge, they&’re sure it was murder, and one of Georgia&’s adjunct friends could be implicated. With tensions stirring at the college and everyone hiding a secret or two, Sid and Georgia must uncover the truth before the ghost of a Christmas past strikes again. &“Amateur sleuth Georgia, and her sidekick, Sid, are just plain fun!&”—Sofie Kelly, New York Times-bestselling author of the Magical Cats Mysteries
Livingstone: Revised and Expanded Edition
by Tim Jeal&“A superb biography, not to be missed either by armchair explorers or students of human nature…reveals the famed missionary and explorer as he really was.&”—Cleveland Plain DealerDavid Livingstone is revered as one of history&’s greatest explorers and missionaries, the first European to cross Africa, and the first to find Victoria Falls and the source of the Congo River. In this exciting new edition of his biography, Tim Jeal, author of the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning Stanley, draws on fresh sources and archival discoveries to provide the most fully rounded portrait of this complicated man—dogged by failure throughout his life despite his full share of success.Using Livingstone&’s original field notebooks, Jeal finds that the explorer&’s problems with his African followers were far graver than previously understood. From recently discovered letters he elaborates on the explorer&’s decision to send his wife, Mary, back home to England. He also uncovers fascinating information about Livingstone&’s importance to the British Empire and about his relationship with the journalist-adventurer Henry Morton Stanley. In addition, Jeal here evokes the full pathos of the explorer&’s final journey. This masterful, updated biography also features an excellent selection of new maps and illustrations.&“Fascinating.&”—Los Angeles Times&“A thrilling and in the end moving work…The Livingstone who emerges is a man of terrifying dimensions.&”—Irish Press
Four: The Thrilling Conclusion to the Lance Belanger File (The Highwayman Series #2)
by MJ Preston&“A chilling, heart-pounding and thrilling conclusion to the story of the Highwayman killer . . . Preston has brought a fantastic story to life&” (Anthony Avina, author of Identity). Having abstained from killing for almost a year, the Highwayman is coming unglued. Unsure if the FBI is watching, Lance Belanger spends his days and nights in a paranoid malaise, longing to kill again. Meanwhile, in Bucharest, Romania, an Interpol raid leads to clues and a witness who can identify the Highwayman. Armed with new evidence, newly promoted SAC FBI Agent, Dave Maxwell heads for Bucharest, as his team of investigators redeploys their investigation on their original suspect, Lance Belanger. It would appear, the net is closing. But the Highwayman has other ideas . . . Just after dusk, outside of Pittsburgh, four strangers exit a service van and perpetrate the mass murder of four families in their suburban homes. It doesn&’t take long for the FBI to connect the killings to Highwayman, and when they raid Belanger&’s properties, they are left a parting gift. Another murder and a message for Maxwell from the Highwayman himself: Come and find me! The killing ramps up, Maxwell leads a posse of investigators across two states, north to Canada to try and thwart the Highwayman in an endgame that involves kidnapping, mass murder, and betrayal. The predator is now the prey . . . &“This is another exceptionally fine novel by a master story weaver. Few other authors can compete with his skill set! Highly recommended.&” —San Francisco Review of Books
The Man Who Loved His Wife (Femmes Fatales)
by Vera CasparyA husband falls into a psychological spiral in a novel by the author of Laura, &“an expert at suspense and suspicion&” (The New York Times).When Fletcher marries Elaine, his second wife, nineteen years his junior, he can't imagine a more passionate union. Then an illness destroys his confidence, and all he can picture is her next affair. He keeps a secret diary of his fantasized suspicions, making his impending suicide look like murder... With what Graham Greene once called her &“devilish cunning,&” Vera Caspary reveals, with sure psychological insight, the strange desires that hide in the hearts of seemingly respectable people. Out of a web of love, jealousy, guilt, and hate, she has woven one of her most suspenseful thrillers.&“Caspary writes emotive entertainments, part romance, part suspense, about women destined to kill or doomed to die.&”—Kirkus Reviews&“A beautiful job.&”—The Boston HeraldThe Man Who Loved His Wife is part of the Femmes Fatales series, featuring the best of women&’s writing in the classic pulp genres of the mid-20th century. From mystery to hard-boiled noir to taboo lesbian romance, these rediscovered queens of pulp offer subversive perspectives on a turbulent era with such titles as Now, Voyager; Stella Dallas; Bunny Lake is Missing; The Girls in 3-B; and more.