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Book Synopsis Snare (The Waiting Dark Book 1) by : Carrie Vaccaro Nelkin
Download or read book Snare (The Waiting Dark Book 1) written by Carrie Vaccaro Nelkin and published by Permuted Press. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the one you call isn't the one who comes? When Fortune accepts a housesitting job in brownstone Brooklyn, she becomes embroiled in the building’s grisly history that ensnares the residents and lures back a serial killer with supernatural connections. Patsy, the apartment’s owner, is keeping secrets. The apartment also has its own secrets that not even Patsy suspects, revolving around the ex-priest who lived there after a failed exorcism. Both Patsy and the former Father Guenther Ives have invited forces that are not what they think. Soon, Fortune is forced to confront both Father Ives and a larger, nonhuman evil.
Download or read book Snare written by Lilja Sigurdardóttir and published by Orenda Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVA young mother resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, as she struggles to keep custody of her son, with devastating results ... First in the addictive, award-winning Reykjavik Noir Trilogy by the Queen of Iceland Noir. ***Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger*** 'Stylist, taut and compelling' Daily Express 'Snare will ensnare you' Marie Claire 'A taut, gritty, thoroughly absorbing journey into Reykjavik's underworld' Booklist ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– After a messy divorce, young mother Sonia is struggling to provide for herself and keep custody of her son. With her back to the wall, she resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, and finds herself caught up in a ruthless criminal world. As she desperately looks for a way out of trouble, she must pit her wits against her nemesis, Bragi, a customs officer, whose years of experience frustrate her new and evermore daring strategies. Things become even more complicated when Sonia embarks on a relationship with a woman, Agla. Once a high-level bank executive, Agla is currently being prosecuted in the aftermath of the Icelandic financial crash. Set in a ReykjavÍk still covered in the dust of the EyjafjallajÖkull volcanic eruption, and with a dark, fast-paced and chilling plot and intriguing characters, Snare is an outstandingly original and sexy Nordic crime thriller, from one of the most exciting new names in crime fiction. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 'A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters' The Times 'Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turns' Sunday Times 'Sharp shocks of chapters hit with increasing energy ... a towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting' LoveReading 'The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year' New York Journal of Books 'This first novel of a planned trilogy is stylish, taut and compelling and a film adaptation is in the pipeline. With characters you can't help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride' Daily Express 'Lilja Sigurdardottir delivers a diabolically efficient thriller with an ultrarealistic plot ... We cannot wait for Sonja's next adventure' L'Express 'A smart, ambitious, and hugely satisfying thriller. Striking in its originality and written with all the style and poise of an old hand. Lilja is destined for Scandi super stardom' Eva Dolan 'For a small island, Iceland produces some extraordinary writers, and Lilja is one of the best. Snare is an enthralling tale of love and crime that stays with you long after you have turned the last page' Michael Ridpath 'Zips along, with tension building and building ... thoroughly recommended' James Oswald 'Crisp, assured and nail-bitingly tense, Snare is an exceptional read, cementing Lilja’s place as one of Iceland’s most outstanding crime writers’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading Snare, you won’t be able to stop until the final page’ Michael Wood ‘Snare is a great read and the finale is both shocking and unexpected … a Wizard-of-Oz ending, without the laughs. Terrific and original stuff' European Literature Network/div
Book Synopsis Road Kill MC Series, Books 1-6 by : Marata Eros
Download or read book Road Kill MC Series, Books 1-6 written by Marata Eros and published by T. Rose Press LLC. This book was released on 2019-03-09 with total page 1590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "SONS of ANARCHY meets Gone Girl, anyone?" Save 65% over individual purchase! Inflation-buster pricing! A #1 Amazon Heist, Organized Crime,Vigilante Justice, Pulp Thriller, Top 100 Amazon, NOOK, Apple and Google Playbestseller, written by New York Times bestseller Marata Eros. Nearly 2000 pages of ROAD KILL MC! ~"...did not want to put it down... Awesome stories!" ~I will tell all my MC reader friends this is the series to read..." ~"Great sex scenes - extremely hot!" Included titles as follows: NOOSE: In the world of outlaw bikers and dark desire, Noose, a former Navy SEAL in the Road Kill Motorcycle Club, faces unexpected love and betrayal when Rose Christo enters his life. As Rose grapples with a sinister demand from her sister's murderer, a life-altering choice awaits, testing trust, love, and survival. SNARE: Sergeant-at-arms Snare protects the Road Kill MC with fierce loyalty. Guilt, a secret baby, and forbidden love entangle his life with Sarah's. As they navigate a tumultuous past, guilt, and a relentless abuser, their connection is tested. Can Snare protect the woman he loves, or will the price of their forbidden love be too high? WRING: Wring, a former Navy SEAL, trades one commitment for another in the Road Kill MC. When he meets Shannon, his numb existence collides with passionate feelings he tries to resist. As their passion grows, Wring faces a choice—save Shannon from impending danger or lose everything. LARIAT: Public defender Angela Monroe crosses paths with Lariat, a Road Kill MC rider and former Navy SEAL, in her quest for justice. Facing a dangerous threat, their worlds collide. Can two opposites find love amidst heartache, or will the flames of chemistry burn out before love ignites? TRAINER: Brett Rife, transformed into Trainer by the Road Kill MC, finds unexpected solace in special needs teacher Krista Glass. As Brett's past haunts him, Krista becomes his unexpected anchor. However, when danger threatens Krista, will Trainer risk it all to protect her? VIPER: Viper, president of Road Kill MC, and FBI agent Candice Arlington collide in a dangerous dance of love and danger. Mistaken identities and a relentless pursuit test their connection. Can Viper protect Candice from a menace more perilous than any other? With danger lurking around every corner, they must band together to overcome the greatest threat they've ever faced. Grab your copy of Road Kill MC today and experience the thrilling conclusion to this unforgettable series. Tropes: Outlaw Biker Club, Romantic Suspense, Gritty Setting, MC Romance, Anti-Hero, Trauma and Redemption, Dark Desires, Revenge Plot, Strong Female Lead, Childhood Trauma, Survival Instincts, Complex Characters, Dark Romance Thriller, Suspenseful Plot, Murder Mystery, Vigilante Justice, Organized Crime, Pulp Thriller, Engrossing Story, Rollercoaster of Emotions, Raw and Edgy Narrative, Gripping Suspense, Captivating Plot Twists, Intense Character Dynamics, Compelling Conflict Resolution, Unexpected Revelations, Intriguing Backstories, Unpredictable Endings, Page-Turning Thrills, High-Quality Writing, Immersive World-Building, Dynamic Character Development, Compelling Dialogue, Atmospheric Descriptions, Evocative Imagery, Fast-Paced Action, Heart-Pounding Tension, Sizzling Chemistry, Emotional Depth, Psychological Depth, Forbidden Romance, Twisted Love Story, Unconventional Relationships, Edgy Storytelling, Intense Romantic Encounters, Addictive Reading Experience
Book Synopsis The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy (Books 1-3 in the dark, atmospheric, nail-bitingly fast-paced Icelandic series: Snare, Trap and Cage) by : Lilja Sigurdardóttir
Download or read book The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy (Books 1-3 in the dark, atmospheric, nail-bitingly fast-paced Icelandic series: Snare, Trap and Cage) written by Lilja Sigurdardóttir and published by Orenda Books. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ALL THREE books in the electrifying, unputdownable Reykjav&ík Noir Trilogy in one GREAT-VALUE Box Set! A young, single mother is lured into cocaine smuggling to keep custody of her son, as she eludes customs officers and the police, and tries to escape the clutches of the kingpins in Lilja Sigur&ðard&óttir's critically acclaimed, award-winning, international bestselling Reykjav&ík Noir Trilogy. A nerve-shredding, emotive Icelandic series by the co-writer of the Netflix hit Katla. 'Tough, uncompromising and unsettling' Val McDermid &‘Stylish, taut and compelling' Daily Express &‘Tense and pacey ... an intriguing mix of white-collar and white-powder' Guardian Snare (Book One) Set in a Reykjav&ík still covered in the dust of the Eyjafjallaj&ökull volcanic eruption, and with a dark, fast-paced and chilling plot and intriguing characters, Snare sees young mother Sonja become involved in cocaine-smuggling in and out of Iceland, under the suspicious eye of a customs officer ... An outstandingly original and sexy Nordic crime thriller, and a nail-biting game of cat and mouse! Trap (Book Two) When Sonja's son is kidnapped by her ruthless ex-husband, she's thrust back into the world of cocaine smuggling, but this time she's got a plan of her own, with an unexpected ally, and a complicated relationship on her conscience ... High-stakes jeopardy presides in this dark and original, breathtakingly fast-paced thriller... Cage (Book Three) A deadly threat to Sonja and her family sees her return to Iceland, where she needs to settle scores with longstanding adversaries if she wants to stay alive, while a group of businessmen tries to draw Agla into an ingenious fraud. Drugs, smuggling, big money and political intrigue rally with love, passion and murder in the masterful conclusion to the explosive Reykjav&ík Noir Trilogy. Praise for the Reykjavik Noir trilogy **Guardian and New York Journal of Books THRILLER of the Year** **WINNER of the Best Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year** **Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger** &‘A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters' Marcel Berlins, The Times &‘An emotional suspense rollercoaster on a par with The Firm, as desperate, resourceful, profoundly lovable characters scheme against impossible odds' Alexandra Sokoloff &‘Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading ... you won't be able to stop until the final page' Michael Wood &‘A towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting' LoveReading &‘Zips along, with tension building and building ... thoroughly recommend' James Oswald &‘With characters you can't help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride' Daily Express &‘Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turns' Sunday Times &‘Smart writing with a strongly beating heart' Big Issue &‘Deftly plotted though and with a forensic attention to the technicalities of stock exchange manipulations and drug-running techniques' Financial Times &‘The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year' New York Journal of Books &‘Compelling ... this is prime binge-reading' Booklist
Book Synopsis Snared: Escape to the Above by : Adam Jay Epstein
Download or read book Snared: Escape to the Above written by Adam Jay Epstein and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As trapsmith of the Carrion Tomb, Wily Snare spends all day every day inventing traps to keep plunderers at bay. While bored with his lot, he's proud that no one has ever outwitted his snares--until one day, the unlikeliest group of invaders does just that.An acrobatic thief, a warrior with a phantom arm, and a giant not only steal the tomb's gold--they take Wily, too! His skills will be invaluable for looting other treasure hoards across the kingdom. Yet the crew soon discovers it has an unexpected but crucial role to play in the fight against the Infernal King, a malevolent engineer who seeks to control the kingdom. Spanning a realm filled with dragons and dream spiders, golems and sorcerers, Snared: Escape to the Above is a great fit for middle-grade readers, particularly video game fans.
Book Synopsis Empires of Bronze Books 1-3 by : Gordon Doherty
Download or read book Empires of Bronze Books 1-3 written by Gordon Doherty and published by Gordon Doherty. This book was released on 2024-01-24 with total page 1663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War is coming to the Bronze Age. It will be the cruellest war ever waged, and the Gods will gather to watch... 1315 B.C. Egypt, Assyria and Ahhiyawa (Homer's Greeks) all vie for supremacy along with the fouth great superpower of the day: The Hittites! When Prince Hattu is born, it should be a rare joyous moment for all the Hittite people. But when the Goddess Ishtar comes to King Mursili in a dream, she warns that the boy is no blessing, telling of a dark future where he will stain Mursili's throne with blood and bring destruction upon the world. EMPIRES OF BRONZE tells the incredible story of Hattu and his people, of the legendary wars and adventures at the dawn of history! This volume contains the first three books of the Empires of Bronze series: Son of Ishtar Dawn of War Thunder at Kadesh
Book Synopsis The Canadian Teacher ... by : Gideon E. Henderson
Download or read book The Canadian Teacher ... written by Gideon E. Henderson and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Unwept written by Tracy Hickman and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unwept -- the beginning of a spellbinding new trilogy by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman bestselling co-creators of Dragonlance and Ravenloft Gamin, Maine, is a remote seaside town where everyone seems to know Ellis Harkington better than she knows herself—but she doesn't remember any of them. Unknown events have robbed Ellis of her memory. Concerned individuals, who claim to be friends and loved ones, insist that she simply needs to recuperate, and that her memories may return in time. But, for her own sake—so they claim—they refuse to divulge what has brought her to this state. Ellis finds herself adrift in a town of ominous mysteries, cryptic hints, and disturbingly familiar strangers. The Nightbirds, a clique of fashionable young men and women, claim her as one of their own, but who can she truly trust? And what of the phantom suitor who visits her in her dreams? Is he a memory, a figment of her imagination, or a living nightmare beyond rational explanation?Only her lost past holds the answers she seeks—if she can uncover its secrets before she falls prey to an unearthly killer. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Book Synopsis Sam Harris Adventure Complete Series Box Set Books 1-7 by : PJ Skinner
Download or read book Sam Harris Adventure Complete Series Box Set Books 1-7 written by PJ Skinner and published by PJ Skinner. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 1622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Harris knows how to get into trouble. Follow her career as she lurches from triumph to disaster, and back again, in her pursuit of gold, diamonds, and acceptance into the mining industry boys' club. Travel into exotic locations and enjoy the thrill of adventure in remote and dangerous sites. Classic character-led adventures based on real-life scenarios. Buy it now and have an adventure on your comfy chair.
Book Synopsis Port City Crossfire (A Brandon Blake Mystery, Book 1) by : Gerry Boyle
Download or read book Port City Crossfire (A Brandon Blake Mystery, Book 1) written by Gerry Boyle and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Port City Crossfire, is both gripping, nonstop action and a deep dive into what happens to a cop when he's involved in a deadly force event. ...couldn't put it down." ~Kate Flora, award-winning author of the Joe Burgess police procedural series --Present Day, Portland, Maine-- Decried as a murderer and trigger-happy cop, rookie Officer Brandon Blake is beset by doubt and guilt over shooting and killing a sixteen-year-old armed with a pellet gun and a GoPro camera. Suspended, he distracts himself with a side-investigation of a troubled young couple. Danni kept a diary in high-school, detailing her crushes, love affairs, pregnancy, and a single event that has haunted her to this day. With the diary lost, she's resigned to her secret. But her world is up-ended when Blake finds the diary and attempts to return it only to be stopped short by Dani's jealousy-prone boyfriend, Clutch. Dani pursues Blake to retrieve her diary containing a secret that could demand her life. Dogged by a woman with a jealous boyfriend and a strange secret, hunted by the press and angry, grieving parents with a secret of their own, Brandon Blake must solve both mysteries before he loses more than just his job. Publisher Note: Gerry Boyle's journalistic background brings a gritty authenticity to his writing that transports readers into a realm they won’t want to leave. Fans of Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, and Lee Child, as well as Ed McBain, will enjoy the Brandon Blake Series. “Gritty and unrelenting, Gerry Boyle’s Port City Crossfire will have you turning pages well into the night.” ~Bruce Robert Coffin, Agatha Award-nominated author of Beyond the Truth The Brandon Blake Mystery Series Port City Crossfire Port City Rat Trap
Book Synopsis Dark Lover (Wal-Mart Edition) by : J. R. Ward
Download or read book Dark Lover (Wal-Mart Edition) written by J. R. Ward and published by Signet Book. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Snared: Lair of the Beast by : Adam Jay Epstein
Download or read book Snared: Lair of the Beast written by Adam Jay Epstein and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this rip-roaring dungeon adventure, genius inventor Wily Snare must journey into a dangerous underground maze to find a mythical beast. Thanks to a crew of misfit treasure-seekers, Wily Snare has assumed his rightful place as King of Panthasos. Wily knows how to be a great trapsmith—devising and building various contraptions to keep plunderers at bay—but he has no idea how to be a good king. And he hasn’t escaped his past. Stalag, mage who once kept him locked away, is amassing an army of stone soldiers to seize the kingdom. Wily’s only hope is to tame a lair beast, a giant creature that’s the only chance against the evil wizard’s army. But first, Wily and his friends will need to survive the journey to the strange and deadly “Below” where the lair beast dwells. Snared: Lair of the Beast is the second book in a fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Adam Jay Epstein. An Imprint Book "This action-packed, fast-paced read is funny, heartfelt, and filled with adventure." —School Library Journal: Xpress Reviews Praise for Snared: Escape to the Above "Afast-paced, refreshingly creative adventure that will thrill readers from the very first page.” —Shannon Messenger, New York Times bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series and the Sky Fall series “Fabulous characters and a unique mythology combine to create something really wonderful. Snared will ensnare you.” —Michael Scott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series.
Book Synopsis Snared: Voyage on the Eversteel Sea by : Adam Jay Epstein
Download or read book Snared: Voyage on the Eversteel Sea written by Adam Jay Epstein and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wily Snare sets sail on the high seas in the third and final installment of the middle grade fantasy adventure series from Adam Jay Epstein, Snared: Voyage on the Eversteel Sea Wily’s enemies are after his throne. The man who kept him captive for much of his childhood, the evil mage Stalag, is still at large, and Wily knows the kingdom will never be safe as long as he’s a threat. Meanwhile, Wily’s father, the Infernal King, has escaped prison and he’s looking to retake power. When Wily learns the villains are traveling to the fabled Eversteel Forge to build a mechanical army, it’s up to him and his companions to journey across the sea and stop their enemies. On the way, they face piracy, betrayal, sea monster attacks, and the dangers of a mysterious desert island. But the greatest challenge is to Wily’s loyalties—and if he can forgive a father he no longer trusts. An Imprint Book Praise for Snared: Lair of the Beast: "This action-packed, fast-paced read is funny, heartfelt, and filled with adventure." —School Library Journal: Xpress Reviews Praise for Snared: Escape to the Above: “A heartfelt tale filled with whimsy, wonder, and magic...truly satisfying.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Book Synopsis The Sonja Blue Novels Books 1–4 by : Nancy A. Collins
Download or read book The Sonja Blue Novels Books 1–4 written by Nancy A. Collins and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four novels of the punk vampire hunter from the Bram Stoker Award–winning author and “most original voice in the world of vampire fiction since Anne Rice” (Film Threat). Saved by modern medicine before she could die, Sonja Blue is a living vampire who still possesses a soul and is determined to hunt down creatures that prey on the innocent, while searching for the vampire lord who created her. Sunglasses After Dark: As Sonja investigates a sleazy televangelist named Catherine Wheele, she finds herself up against a powerful inhuman adversary. Her greatest foe remains the Other, the demonic personality with whom she is locked in a constant battle for control of their shared body. Can Sonja overcome her inner demon in time to rescue an innocent man from Catherine Wheele’s unholy clutches? In the Blood: As Sonja continues to take out her rage on demonic blood-drinkers, her hunt is attracting attention: Morgan, the vampire lord who remade her twenty years ago, wants to bring his beloved daughter to heel. At the same time, Sonja has found her existence entwined with that of a mortal—a psychic detective. Is love possible for someone like her? Paint It Black: Following a self-destructive affair in New Orleans, the Other, Sonja’s demonic alter ego, is stronger than ever. And when Sonja learns that Morgan may be behind a string of murders in New York City, she heads straight for a face-to-face showdown. A Dozen Black Roses: A city within a city where the undead roam free, Deadtown is dangerous for humans and vampires alike. As a gang war rages between the old guard and the new, Deadtown’s innocents are caught in the crossfire. Only Sonja Blue can save them. To see justice done, she will play both ends against the middle to save Deadtown—or else burn it to the ground. Award-winning author Nancy A. Collins’s punk vampire series helped give rise to the urban fantasy genre and her “bone-colored, blood-smeared star—for she is certainly a star—stands bright and hot at the pinnacle of the horror heap” (Joe R. Lansdale).
Book Synopsis The Dark Man: Collected Edition | The Complete Paranormal Thriller Trilogy (Horror Books 1-3) by : Desmond Doane
Download or read book The Dark Man: Collected Edition | The Complete Paranormal Thriller Trilogy (Horror Books 1-3) written by Desmond Doane and published by JCL Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful demon has a score to settle, and he knows television's most popular ghost hunter, Ford Atticus Ford, by name. Unlike the unfortunate souls who have passed on to the other side, grudges held by an ancient entity never seem to die. As Ford embarks on one truly terrifying journey with his estranged partner and former friend, Mike Long, one thing is certain...life in the world of paranormal reality will never be the same. *** INCLUDES *** The Dark Man: A Horror Novel Ford Atticus Ford, former host of the hit ghost-hunting reality show Graveyard: Classified, has more than a few regrets--especially after young Chelsea Hopper was attacked by a demon...on live television. Assisting police departments by conducting paranormal investigations and uncovering buried clues now provides Ford with an ounce of redemption, but it will never be enough. What occurred on that long-ago Halloween night was unforgivable, and Ford, chasing ratings and stardom, let it happen. With Graveyard cancelled and his reputation destroyed, Ford sets out to avenge little Chelsea, and to save his own soul--if he can. *** ALSO INCLUDES *** The White Night | The Belly of the Beast ### Popular Themes and Keywords books about ghosts, ghost stories, paranormal thrillers, horror books, horror novels, scary stories, scary books, horror authors, scariest books, creepy books, paranormal investigators, ghost hunters, paranormal research, paranormal detectives, ghost hunting, ghost detectors, 2020, haunted houses, paranormal activity, hauntings, ghost adventures
Download or read book American Sucker written by David Denby and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In early 2000 the bottom dropped out of the life of writer David Denby when his wife decided to leave him. Propelled to make some money quickly, and seized by the 'irrational exuberance' of the stock market, then approaching its peak, Denby enthusiastically joined the investment frenzy. Over the next few months he listened raptly to bullish stock analysts, dreamy hi-tech gurus and boastful heads of companies. He plunged into a season of mania and was swept forward on currents of hope, greed and hucksterism - with cataclysmic results. American Sucker is a mesmerising account of those years of madness. What begins as a money chase and an engagement with rampant capitalism soon becomes an encounter with such timeless issues as love, envy, true value - and life and death itself. This is a classic tale of the bubble related not by a market guru or an investment professional but by a witty, perceptive and eloquent outsider.
Book Synopsis The Livingston Legacy (Collection of Works): Books 1-2, Novellas 1-3 by : Naomi Finley
Download or read book The Livingston Legacy (Collection of Works): Books 1-2, Novellas 1-3 written by Naomi Finley and published by Huntson Press. This book was released on 2019-10-12 with total page 1043 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first eBooks of the beloved saga The Livingston Legacy are available as one download. A Slave of the Shadows: Book One In 1850 Charleston, South Carolina, brutality and cruelty simmer just under the genteel surface of Southern society. Beautiful and headstrong Willow Hendricks lives in an era where ladies are considered nothing more than property. Her father rules her life, filling it with turmoil, secrets, and lies. She finds a kindred spirit in spunky, outspoken Whitney Barry, a northerner from Boston. Together these Charleston belles are driven to take control of their own lives as they are plunged into fear and chaos on their quest to fight for the rights of slaves. Against all odds, these feisty women fight to secure freedom and equality for those made powerless and persecuted by a supposedly superior race. Only when they've lost it all do they find a new beginning. Book 1 presents Willow and Whitney--and the reader--with the hardships the slaves endure at the hands of their white masters. A Guardian of Slaves: Book Two Willow Hendricks is now the Lady of Livingston. She manages this plantation with her father and best friend Whitney Barry. The two women continue her parents' secret abolitionist mission. They use the family's ships and estates to transport escaped slaves along the channels to freedom. Willow's love for Bowden Armstrong is as strong as ever, but she is not ready to marry and have a family because of her attention to these noble pursuits. Torn by her love for him, can their bond survive his reluctance to support her efforts with the Underground Railroad? Meanwhile, whispers among the quarters sing praises of a mysterious man in the swamps helping slaves escape. He is called the Guardian. They believe he will save them from brutal slave catchers and deliver them to the promised land. Masked bandits roam the countryside, but the Guardian and the criminals evade capture. A series of accidents and mysterious disappearances raise alarm throughout the region. Who can Willow and Whitney trust? One false move or slip could endanger the lives of everyone they love and bring ruin to the Livingston Plantation. The Black Knight's Tune: Novella One RUBY STEWART is a slave living under the false pretenses of a freed black woman in New York in 1853. She abides in turmoil longing to know where she came from. This unrest has caused her to be plagued by dreams and visions of a man she calls the Black Knight and a woman with haunting green eyes. Ruby's only recollection of her past is the name Mag, until she receives a letter from friend Willow Hendricks in the South describing a slave girl that passed through her family's plantation over twenty years ago. Does Ruby dare hope this slave child might be her? Meanwhile her job as a journalist at the Manhattan Observer--a penny newspaper--has Ruby fighting feelings for boss and friend Kipling Reed. She struggles with the impossibility of a relationship between a woman of color and a white man. But her skin color isn't the only hindrance standing in the way of this romance. The unavailable Willow Hendricks has won the eye of Kipling. Torn by her feelings of a love that can never be, will Ruby be able to put the questions of her past to rest? The Master of Ships: Novella Two CHARLES HENDRICKS flees to London after his wife gives birth to a child belonging to his younger brother. Devastated, he numbs the pain with drink. Leaving a tavern one night he stumbles upon a cloaked female figure lying in a dark alley. Charles helps the stranger, unaware the chance encounter would eventually alter his life forever when hidden secrets and feelings are revealed. A few years later, he returns to London to search for this woman with the goal of setting right his wrongs of the past. Imprisoned by fear, will unraveled secrets change everything for Charles after he finds her? ISABELLA became smitten with the handsome but troubled businessman from America who rescued her. He fled just as their flourishing friendship turned passionate. When the apprenticeship system is abolished, Isabella has no choice but to create another life for herself. She disappears without a hint of her whereabouts, carrying a secret with the potential to ruin everything Charles holds dear. Time passes when an innocent outing finds Isabella reliving emotions of love and abandonment she thought were buried. Can she still find the peace and safety she so desires? Or will fate continue to unleash a life of inescapable affliction? The Promise Between Us: Novella Three Henrietta and her daughter Mary Grace are sold and taken to Charleston, South Carolina to be auctioned. Separated from her husband, Henrietta now faces an uncertain future and the possibility of becoming estranged from her child. Luckily, fortune shifts in her favor when Olivia Hendricks--the wife of a wealthy planter--purchases her as a nursemaid for their unborn infant. During her years at Livingston Plantation, Henrietta finds sanctuary and safety in the big house, eventually becoming a caregiver to both Mrs. Hendricks and her child. However, this all changes when the missus ends up dead and the master involves Henrietta in a ruse to cover up his wife's murder. Now Henrietta is vulnerable without protection from the lady of the estate, and she is left with no choice but to take action. Chained together by secrets, slave and master must fight to maintain all they hold dear. But how far will Henrietta be forced to go, and what consequences will ultimately be paid to save her daughter and herself?
