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Are You a Miserable Old Bastard?

Author : Andrew John

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 25,12 MB

Release : 2010-04-01

Category : Humor

ISBN : 1461746337

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Do you always struggle to see the best in a situation? Does it seem like it's raining both outside and in? If you're blind to the lighter side of life then you're clearly a grump, but don't despair—you're in good company. Are You a Miserable Old Bastard? is an amusing celebration of the grouchiness in life, featuring wittily downbeat sayings from famous grumps including P. J. O'Rourke, Dorothy Parker, Michael Moore, H. L. Mencken, Fran Lebowitz, Winston Churchill, Groucho Marx, and W. C. Fields; pessimistic tales of doom and gloom; advice on ways to spot a naturally grumpy person; fascinating insights into the science of grumpiness; and quotations from literary and fictional gloom-mongers. If you're easily irritated by the annoyances of modern-day living, if it's the little things as well as the big things that drive you crazy, this is definitely the book for you. Topics include: *grumpiness *discontent *moodiness *doom & gloom *pessimism *idiocy *cantankerousness *contempt *loathing



The Clockwork Vampire Chronicles

Author : Andy Remic

Publisher : Watkins Media Limited

Page : 1130 pages

File Size : 36,12 MB

Release : 2012-02-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0857662066

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This volume contains all three books in the Clockwork Vampire Chronicles: Kell's Legend ~ Soul Stealers ~ Vampire Warlords The land of Falanor is invaded by an albino army, the Army of Iron. A small group set off to warn the king: Kell, ancient hero; his granddaughter, Nienna and her friend, Katrina; and the ex-Sword Champion of King Leanoric, Saark, disgraced after his affair with the Queen. Fighting their way south, betrayal follows battle follows deviation, and they are attacked from all quarters by deadly albino soldiers, monstrous harvesters who drain blood from their victims to feed their masters, and the twisted offspring of deviant vachine, the cankers. As Falanor comes under heavy attack and crushing invasion, only then does Nienna learn the truth about grandfather Kell - that he is anything but a noble hero, anything but a Legend. File Under: Epic Fantasy [ Blood Oil | Alchemy & Infamy | The Axeman Cometh | A Hero’s Doom ] e-book ISBN: 978-0-85766-206-4



Offensive Rebound

Author : MJ Fields

Publisher : MJ Fields

Page : 297 pages

File Size : 14,10 MB

Release : 2017-01-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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TRAE It's a call that changes my life--and my little girl's. Years ago, playing for the NBA was the dream, but the Seattle Stallions suck. Worse than that, my old teammate is now the star center--not to mention my number one rival. There has to be a catch, some sort of agenda. Before I was injured, I was the best. Now? There's no way they want me. But when I see the roster and salaries, it all comes together. It's a chance to get on the court again and change our lives. And I just can't wait for the opportunity to finally take him down. What I never counted on is Courtney Cohen being the game changer. COURTNEY I inherited the Bad News Bears of the NBA. When I discovered the star center, my ex fiancé, cheating on me, all I want is to jump ship before the whole thing sinks. But with revenge on my mind, I exact a plan. Take down the dirty player and save my father's dream. Suddenly twelve minutes is too little time, and one season isn’t long enough.



Dreamtime

Author : Robert Byron

Publisher : Page Publishing Inc

Page : 468 pages

File Size : 50,17 MB

Release : 2020-11-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1635680131

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A group of "enlightened" people gather in a small mid-western town to discuss the coming cataclysm: the capsizing of the earth and the end of life on earth as we presently know it, including specific instructions and training in survival tactics for such a dire event for those that do survive, and suggestions of how life might continue on the "new" earth.



The Bookman

Author : Lavie Tidhar

Publisher : Watkins Media Limited

Page : 412 pages

File Size : 13,65 MB

Release : 2016-06-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0857665987

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In a 19th century unlike our own, the shadowy assassin known as the Bookman moves unseen. His weapons are books; his enemies are many. And when Orphan, a young man with a mysterious past, loses his love to the sinister machinations of the Bookman, Orphan would stop at nothing to bring her back from the dead. In The Bookman, World Fantasy Award winner Lavie Tidhar writes a love letter to books, and to the serial literature of the Victorian era: full of hair-breadth escapes and derring-dos, pirates and automatons, assassins and poets, a world in which real life authors mingle freely with their fictional creations – and where nothing is quite as it seems. New 2016 edition includes the novelette “Murder in the Cathedral”. Discover, truthfully, what actually happened when Orphan visited Paris. File Under: Steampunk [Alternate Victorian London | Reptilian royalty | Diabolical anarchists | Extraordinary adventure!]





Mayfield's Law

Author : Graham Sutherland

Publisher : Knowle Villa Books

Page : 179 pages

File Size : 17,14 MB

Release : 2015-04-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 184396340X

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When Superintendent John Mayfield took Harriet to the theatre, it should have been a pleasant night out for both of them. Instead, Harriet quarrelled with John, left Warwick to go back to Australia, and did not intend to return.Struggling to accept her departure, John began seeing Laura Grant, a new schoolmistress in the town. Whilst investigating the suspicious death of a local bank manager, John first meets Richard Gilson, the new doctor, unaware he is also keen to meet Laura. Soon afterwards the bank is robbed, and a murder is reported. Are the two crimes connected?Two other deaths occur, and John now knows Dr Gilson is seeing Laura, but he has to work with him. Whilst this all happening, someone is poisoning John's friend, Dr Thomas Waldren, and the main suspect is his wife, Sarah Waldren.



Truth or Die First in Series Thriller Bundle

Author : Maggie Thom

Publisher : Quadessence Press

Page : 1211 pages

File Size : 26,2 MB

Release : 2023-12-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1990787150

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Four women are unknowingly caught up in a web of secrets, lies and deceit. Four women are determined to get their lives back. Four women find themselves having to do the unthinkable. Captured Lies Bailey is not who she thought she was. Confused, she travels back through her recently deceased mother’s past to find answers. What she discovers is eye opening and deadly. Everyone has a story who is telling the truth and who wants her dead? (Book 1 of The Caspian Wine Series) "… excellently written… kept my attention from the dramatic opening to the satisfying end…" Annabella Johnson (IBR) Fostered Identity Shyla’s teenage sister has run away on her watch. In searching for her sister, Shyla uncovers things about her mother’s past that send her down a very different path. One that involves her lying and stealing, that of her mother’s million-dollar necklace. But someone else also wants it and will go to any lengths to get it… even kill. (Book 1 of The Twisted Deception Series) “Another brilliant book from this author. I have read all her books so far and would thoroughly recommend it. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down.” MAP Poisoned Promises Bryana is hell-bent on bringing her father's corrupt company to its knees. She will risk it all to uncover the dangerous truth behind the multi-million-dollar corporation. But as she delves deeper, she soon discovers that her enemy is not only powerful, but ruthless. He will do anything to keep his secret from getting out… even kill. (Book 1 of The Prairie Crime Thriller Series) “Wow!! I am momentarily speechless. I have just finished reading this book and it is fantastic…” Gill Clay Concealed Inheritance As the sole heir to her father’s estate, Skylar tries to make sense of his will. He has left her his vast estate and two pregnant women. Her father’s past is key to finding answers but those who know anything aren’t sharing. And someone will go to any lengths to stop her… even murder. (Book 1 of The Family Heir Looms Series) “An incredible new series from this fantastic author… Twists and turns in this story are absolutely incredible. I had to put it down for a while to take a breath…” Betsy Smith Truth or Die First in Series Suspense Thriller Bundle – Captured Lies (The Caspian Wine Series), Fostered Identity (The Twisted Deception Series), Poisoned Promises (The Prairie Crime Thriller Series), and Concealed Inheritance (The Family Heir Looms Series). Some award-winning, heart-pounding, suspense thrillers full of twists that will keep you guessing. Enjoy. keywords: thriller, suspense, mystery, family drama, amateur sleuth, woman sleuth, female sleuth, twists and turns, family feud, kidnapping, lost identity, searching for family, secrets, lies, deceit, crime, family crime, fans of Sandra Brown, fans of sarah a. denzil, patricia gibney, the caspian wine series, the family heir looms series, the twisted deception series, captured lies, fostered identity, concealed inheritance, poisoned promises, the prairie crime thriller series, connemara, big business corruption fiction, millionaire greed, international fiction, canadian fiction, award winning, family saga, private investigator, series starter, canadian author, rachel amphlet, stolen identity, lawyer, interior decorating, mom’s death, plane crash, life on the streets, rags to riches, heiress, family drama, women sleuth, amateur sleuth, car chase, foster family, strong female lead character, murder mystery, matriarch, crime fiction, bundle, series,…



The Twisted Deception Suspense/Thriller/Mystery Series

Author : Maggie Thom

Publisher : Quadessence Press

Page : 1468 pages

File Size : 40,69 MB

Release : 2022-11-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1990787045

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Eight girls grew up in a foster home. Eight women are running from their past. When the girls arrive at Mrs. Stephanos's foster home, they are a bit jaded by life. They are taught how to work hard, be self reliant, and not to covet things that are evil. They learn some valuable life lessons, which is why as soon as they turn eighteen, they run. Never looking back. Now thirty-five years later, the baubles they were assigned to look after as a child, are now being sent out to each of the foster sisters. And they are worth millions. Who is sending them? And who is trying to steal them? And shut the sisters up for good? Book 1 – Fostered Identity Can they catch a thief by being a thief? Shyla's teenage sister has run away... on her watch. Shyla finds herself tangled in a situation, where if she wants to protect her family she will have to plan a heist. That of her mother's newly acquired jewelry. Book 2 – Shadowed Footsteps To protect her daughter, she will do anything—lie, cheat, and steal. But at what cost? Lana has found her child’s father. She thinks. But he’s homeless. Or is he? Her mother has just acquired an expensive piece of jewelry, that is tied to her past. In seeking answers, Lana discovers she has put her family in the direct path of a man willing to do anything to get back what is his. Book 3 – Exploited Innocence Taesa will do anything to save her mom from the Alzheimer's disease that is destroying her. Taesa loves her new job and hopes it will give her the connections she needs. She soon finds herself tangled in her boss's past. Being pulled in many directions, Taesa has to decide – lose her mom to the disease or destroy someone's life in the hope she can save her mom. Book 4 - Lost Tears A dead girl. Missing gems. Buried treasures. Reluctantly, Dayan returns home to see her ill mother. At her father's request, Dayna searches into her mom's past, which reveals—religious zealots, a dead girl, and on her own at age sixteen. It helps Dayna understand why her mom might have chosen the bottle but it doesn’t explain why someone is still trying to hide a forty-year-old death. Book 5 - Last Betrayal The one secret she didn’t know… changes everything. On her deathbed, Addison's grandmother leaves a wake of ominous, unanswered questions. Addison's mom drops a bombshell about who she is and what she has in her possession. Determined to right some old wrongs, Addison is out to change the conflict of the past that is looming ever closer. The past can never truly go away. The Twisted Deception Series is set on Vancouver Island and each book has a standalone story but the story running in the background, connects all the books, and will keep you reading. Who is behind sending out the gems? What is their end game? An engaging thriller mystery with some interesting twists. Enjoy! “This series was explosive with twist and turns on every page… I recommend this series for any thriller/mystery lover.” Emma McCabe “I loved it. I'm so sad that the series has ended as I loved every one of them. It was full of thrills, twist and turns... Your characters are always full bodied and full of surprises. Thanks for another great read.” Connie Nixon “…A well written series. Thank you, Maggie." A. Dan



Dance Hall: A Novel of Sing Sing

Author : David Pietrusza

Publisher : Church & Reid Books

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 49,46 MB

Release : 2014-11-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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A Brooklyn stickup artist, his taxi-dancing wife, a murderous newspaperman, a risk-taking warden, and a wife with a dark past converge in 1930s Sing Sing heading toward death, redemption-and Ebbets Field. *** "DANCE HALL: A NOVEL OF SING SING" unveils a grand and riveting tale of a violent and desperate past, unforgettably narrated in a gripping, often wry, fashion--recorded in tears and punctuated in--rarely innocent--blood. Dance Hall flawlessly transports readers to a seedy, volatile 1930s underworld where love and honor and redemption jostle for mere survival with greed and lust and betrayal. Dance Hall reveals the story of a Brooklyn stickup artist, his taxi-dancing Filipina spouse, a murderous newspaperman, a risk-taking warden, and a wife with a dark past converging in Sing Sing, destined for love, death, forgiveness, redemption--and Ebbets Field. Dance Hall reveals a page-turning web of perfectly-balanced back stories: of a young parish priest gone wrong and then right again, of a brutal Bowery killer with escape on his mind, a con man with the vestige of a conscience, a thuggish Garment District goon with a devout sister, a tell-all Broadway gossip columnist who can make or break you, a rat of an accomplice, a once-disgraced private detective who now surprisingly elevates a principle above a paycheck. Read Dance Hall and you live and breathe life inside cold and desperate prison halls and cells; sweaty and often violent Brooklyn dime-a-dance dance halls; threadbare tenements, back-alley speakeasies where anything you wanted badly enough was for sale; the offices of the rich and powerful and still conflicted; and of a waiting area for Sing Sing's "Death Row" called "The Dance Hall"--all while returning you to Depression days when hope reigned supreme. Because hope was all you had.