Junction


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Unveil the sinister secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface of Junction, Iowa, in this gripping and explosive thriller. Prepare to be captivated by a complex tapestry of drug dealing, betrayal, and murder that escalates to a heart-stopping conclusion. Enter the world of Joey Sheeks, the reigning drug lord in Junction. While his reign is modest considering the town's size, Joey rakes in substantial profits. However, everything changes when two raccoon hunters stumble upon his lifeless body. Officially, Joey's demise is attributed to a mind-altering dose of acid, leading him to wander outside naked and freeze to death. But those closest to him suspect a far more sinister truth. As suspicions swirl, all eyes turn to Zack Harmen, a local troublemaker who mysteriously assumes control of Joey's illicit empire. Yet, another player emerges from the shadows—the enigmatic Eric Marquez, a newcomer to the town's drug trade. Marquez skillfully evades the grasp of the local authorities, operating like a ghost in Junction. Many believe he might be the one responsible for Joey's demise. Each day, the town descends into an abyss of uncertainty as a merciless killer claims more victims. As the body count rises, Junction becomes a hotbed of fear and chaos, shattering the illusion of safety. This gripping and character-driven thriller delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the darkest corners of morality and survival in a town where the law is more of an inconvenience than a force for good. Prepare yourself for a relentless journey through the twisted minds and intricate relationships of Junction's inhabitants. In a place where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every corner, this tension-fueled narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking truth is finally revealed. Brace yourself for an explosive conclusion that will leave you questioning how far people can fall when pushed to their limits in the remote heartland of Junction, Iowa.




Please Don't Remain Calm: Provocations and Commentaries


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A lucid deconstruction of the politics and public figures shaping the social, financial, and military disasters of our times. This selection of Michael Kinsley's trenchant editorial writing in Slate (and elsewhere) since 1995 covers the end of the Clinton era (Monica, impeachment, etc.) and two terms of George W. Bush (9/11, the War on Terror, Iraq, etc.).During this time Kinsley left Washington for Seattle and founded Slate, was opinion editor of the Los Angeles Times, underwent brain surgery for Parkinson's disease, and had other adventures that are reflected here. Although mostly about politics, there are articles and essays about other things, such as the future of newspapers, the existence of God, and why power women love Law and Order.This is the work of a writer at the top of his form. Kinsley's wit is a weapon that any talk-show host or elected blowhard should envy and fear, and the reader will cherish his sense of humor, which enlivens even the toughest subject matter.




George Mills


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Considered by many to be Elkin's magnum opus, George Mills is, an ambitious, digressive and endlessly entertaining account of the 1,000 year history of the George Millses. From toiling as a stable boy during the crusades to working as a furniture mover, there has always been a George Mills whose lot in life is to serve important personages. But the latest in the line of true blue-collar workers may also be the last, as he obsesses about his family's history and decides to break the cycle of doomed George Millses. An inventive, unique family saga, George Mills is Elkin at his most manic, most comic and most poignant.




Intertwining Trails


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Kinsley is the quiet, shy girl. Rhett is the misunderstood boy. They’re both paired with each other for the class overnight camping trip. Rhett lets Kinsley lead the way, not realizing she doesn’t know where she’s going. Kinsley finally realizes they’re lost and Rhett takes the lead. While the two of them are trying to figure the way out of the forest, they can’t, and have to stay in caves along the way. Rhett and Kinsley start to become closer while trying to find their way out, and Kinsley relying on Rhett to take care of her and her diabetes due to an injury she sustained. They both end up in a dangerous situation and don’t know if they’ll be able to be saved. Will Kinsley and Rhett be rescued before it’s too late?










Murder Under the Mistletoe


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In a fresh new Maine-set holiday cozy, landscaper Kinsley Clark must root out a killer before she becomes the prime suspect. Landscape artist and owner of SeaScapes, Kinsley Clark has been re-hired to decorate the town of Harborside for the upcoming holiday season and boat parade. Using the local elements found in Maine, Kinsley creates kissing balls—the town’s official mistletoe—to hang downtown and along the wharf. Kinsley is also responsible for Harborside’s official “lobster-stacked” Christmas tree, located beside the local marina, where the annual Harborside Boat Parade & Fireworks Display takes place. When local alderman Chris Chesterfield—dressed up as the Grinch, right down to the green face paint—falls off the pier and into the icy Atlantic the night of the annual kickoff event, the town is in shock. But all eyes turn to Kinsley and her beautiful decorations when it becomes evident that Chris didn't fall after all—and that he was looking to replace SeaScapes with a different decorating team. Kinsley, along with bestie, Becca, and Pete, the owner of the Blue Lobstah, must unearth the truth before Kinsley takes the fall.




Chili con Corpses


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Book Three in the harrowing and heartwarming Supper Club Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams! “Heavy on fun, light on gore, this savory mystery comes complete with yummy recipes.” —Publishers Weekly “Mexican recipes, the cozy hometown setting, and a touch of romance make Chili con Corpses a pleasant read.” —Kirkus Reviews Former professor James Henry is back in the classroom, as a student this time, and he’s dead set on counting calories and catching killers . . . Dreading another week of dieting, librarian James Henry and his supper club friends decide to spice things up by taking a Mexican cooking class. The mood is festive and the meals are almost good enough to make James forget about cheese doodles. But when another member of the class is found dead, what started as a quest to make the perfect quesadilla turns into a sizzling murder investigation. Determined to track down the culprit, the Flab Five are stunned to learn that one of their own is being grilled as the main suspect. With time running out and Quincy’s Gap boiling over with fear, James and the supper club will have to concoct a plan to trap an elusive criminal with an appetite for murder. Includes tantalizing recipes! This is a brand-new, fully revised edition of a book originally published under the name J. B. Stanley.




Catch Him If You Can


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Veterinarian Wade Roberts is done with love. But try convincing the elderly folk of Cape Harmony who are determined to play matchmaker. Now the young single women in town are bombarding him with baked goods and love notes, and being “taken” is the only way to stop the meddling grannies—which is why he needs a fake fiancée. Fast. Arden Pearson loves planning weddings. Other people's weddings, that is. After her own engagement ended in disaster, she prefers to live vicariously through her work. But when she needs to persuade a big client that she’s capable of planning the celebrity wedding of the year, she’s willing to go as far as pretending to be engaged herself to her best friend’s older brother. Soon their ruse has everyone in town believing they make the perfect couple—including Arden. She’s always been nothing more than a kid sister to Wade, and it might take a village to convince him otherwise... Each book in the Accidentally Yours series is STANDALONE: * Bargaining with the Boss * Catch Him If You Can * Romancing His Rival




Seen


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Cali may be out of the fire, but that doesn't mean the heat is off. Finn and Knoxx have been summoned to answer for their actions. The paparazzi and media are circling Kingston like vultures. People have questions, and they want answers. Tanner took pity on Cali, bringing Braxton, Bree, Knoxx, Finn, and Hoyt along for the ride; a decision they may regret. Fallout from the fire isn't Cali's only problem. Already victim to a prank war in her own dorm, Cali finds herself in the middle of the first year crew's saga. Can Cali remain Switzerland as the pranks continue to escalate, or will she be caught in the cross-hairs once again? Gruesome scalpel work. New societies. Minor kidnappings. Death by glare. Just a typical day at Wiltshire. Feeling guilty, homeless, and possessing only the clothes on her back, Cali tries to juggle the demanding Wiltshire academics, investigators who don't think Cali is as innocent as she seems, a game with increasing stakes that Cali doesn't know the rules to, and trying to hold on to the friends she's made. Cali wanted to be seen, but this is not what she had in mind.