Phantom Whispers


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Phantom Whispers" is a gripping techno-thriller set against the backdrop of Honolulu's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. This pulse-pounding novel follows Olivia Sinclair, a brilliant and determined cybersecurity expert, as she leads an elite task force in a high-stakes battle against a shadowy entity known as The Phantom. When a series of devastating cyber attacks threaten to unravel the fabric of society across the Pacific Rim, Olivia must confront not only the cutting-edge AI technology that poses an unprecedented threat but also the ghosts of her own past. Alongside her trusted teammates, including the steadfast Keahi Malone and her estranged sister Natalie, Olivia races against time to uncover the truth behind The Phantom's identity and prevent a catastrophic takeover of critical infrastructure. As the lines between ally and enemy blur, Olivia finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue, corporate espionage, and personal betrayal. The investigation leads her to confront uncomfortable truths about her family history and forces her to question the very nature of progress and the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence. Author Albert Scales masterfully weaves together themes of technological advancement, moral responsibility, and the enduring spirit of Hawaiian culture. "Phantom Whispers" offers readers a thrilling exploration of the dangers lurking in our increasingly interconnected world, while never losing sight of the human element at the heart of the story. With its richly drawn characters, breakneck pacing, and thought-provoking examination of the price of progress, "Phantom Whispers" is an unputdownable read that will leave you questioning the true cost of our reliance on technology in the modern age.




Phantom Pursuit


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"Phantom Pursuit" is an exhilarating and pulse-pounding adventure that thrusts readers into a realm where mystery, intrigue, and supernatural forces collide. Set against a backdrop of enigmatic landscapes and hidden truths, this gripping narrative follows a determined protagonist's relentless pursuit of an elusive and malevolent phantom, weaving a spellbinding tale of suspense, danger, and unyielding determination. The story unfolds in a world where reality and the paranormal intertwine, blurring the lines between the known and the supernatural. At its core is a relentless protagonist driven by a haunting encounter with a phantom-a shadowy figure that eludes explanation and defies all attempts to unravel its enigma. Fuelled by an unquenchable thirst for answers and guided by an insatiable curiosity, the protagonist embarks on a perilous journey that leads them into the heart of the unknown. As the protagonist delves deeper into the pursuit, "Phantom Pursuit" unveils a captivating tapestry of twists and turns, where every revelation uncovers a new layer of secrets. Along the way, the protagonist encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each harboring their own motives, desires, and dark pasts. As alliances form and betrayals emerge, the boundaries between ally and adversary become increasingly blurred, leaving the protagonist to navigate a treacherous path of uncertainty. The narrative weaves a spell of suspense, as the phantom's presence casts an eerie shadow over every step of the protagonist's journey. Haunting encounters, chilling omens, and unexplained phenomena heighten the tension, while the pursuit takes on a life of its own, spiraling into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game that tests the protagonist's wit and determination to their limits. Throughout "Phantom Pursuit," readers are drawn into a world where the supernatural clashes with the mundane, where reality is distorted, and where the boundaries of perception are pushed to their breaking point. The narrative explores themes of obsession, the nature of truth, and the relentless pursuit of the unattainable, capturing the essence of human ambition and the unyielding drive to unravel the mysteries that lie just beyond our grasp. Amidst the heart-racing action and relentless pursuit, the story also delves into the protagonist's inner struggles and personal growth. As they confront their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities, they undergo a transformative journey that mirrors the twists and turns of their pursuit of the phantom. The pursuit becomes not only an external quest for answers but also an exploration of the protagonist's own identity and the forces that drive them forward. "Phantom Pursuit" lures readers into a world of intrigue, danger, and mystery, where the pursuit of the unknown becomes a metaphor for the human experience itself. With its evocative prose, unexpected revelations, and haunting atmosphere, the story leaves readers captivated, eager to unravel the threads of the narrative until the final, electrifying conclusion. In the end, "Phantom Pursuit" resonates as a thrilling exploration of the uncharted territories of the human psyche and the tantalizing allure of the mysteries that beckon from the shadows. It serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit that drives us to seek answers and pursue the enigmatic forces that shape our lives, no matter the risks or obstacles that lie in our path.




Tantamount


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A cold case investigation of a notorious serial killer who terrorized 1970s Washington D.C. by the New York Times bestselling true crime coauthors. In 1971 and 1972, a deadly predator stalked the streets of the nation’s capital. His targets were young girls whose fates included rape and torture before their brutalized corpses were left in plain view along busy roadways. Seven victims raging from the ages of ten to eighteen died in his hands. On one victim he left a note, taunting police and claiming the media’s name for him: The Freeway Phantom. Then, as abruptly as he started, the Freeway Phantom stopped. Decades later, Washington DC’s oldest unsolved serial killing spree is pried open with the suspects, the liars, and the evidence laid bare. Father-daughter true crime investigators Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester shed new light and provide tantalizing new clues as to who the Freeway Phantom may be.




Through the Portal


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With Lindsey on Izor, Andy must move on with his life with his longtime computer/friend now in the body of a beautiful, green-eyed Irish woman. Lucy, now Rebekah McFarland, is being sought by her brother, Dugan McFarland, an IRA terrorist, along with agencies from around the world who are trying to locate them both. For her safety, Lucy and Andy accompany Colonel Mac to Camp Lookout. As soon as they arrive at Camp Lookout, theyre informed of a recent encounter with a violent UFO they could not identify. Since there is peace with the Izorians, it is suspected the attack came from an Indorian aircraft that had made its way through the portal. The Indorians are looking for a planet that is inhabited by beings that can be used as slaves and with animals that can be used as food. The future of Earth is now in jeopardy if the Indorian aircraft is not destroyed before communicating with its home planet to guide them to Earth. Earthly forces led by the United States must develop a plan to combat these intruders if they locate the portal and make it through. How can Earth defend itself from an intruder that they cannot track and dont know if or when theyll be encountered?




The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Films


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Winner, RUSA 2019 Outstanding References Source Winner and named a Library Journal Best Reference Book of the Year 2018 From D.W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation in 1915 to the recent Get Out, audiences and critics alike have responded to racism in motion pictures for more than a century. Whether subtle or blatant, racially biased images and narratives erase minorities, perpetuate stereotypes, and keep alive practices of discrimination and marginalization. Even in the 21st century, the American film industry is not “color blind,” evidenced by films such as Babel (2006), A Better Life (2011), and 12 Years a Slave (2013). The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Film documents one facet of racism in the film industry, wherein historically underrepresented peoples are misrepresented—through a lack of roles for actors of color, stereotyping, negative associations, and an absence of rich, nuanced characters. Offering insights and analysis from over seventy scholars, critics, and activists, the volume highlights issues such as: Hollywood’s diversity crisis White Savior films Magic Negro tropes The disconnect between screen images and lived realities of African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asians A companion to the ever-growing field of race studies, this volume opens up a critical dialogue on an always timely issue. The Encyclopedia of Racism in American Film will appeal to scholars of cinema, race and ethnicity studies, and cultural history.




Helen of Troy and Her Shameless Phantom


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Like the male heroes of epic poetry, Helen of Troy has been immortalized, but not for deeds of strength and honor; she is remembered as the beautiful woman who disgraced herself and betrayed her family and state. Norman Austin here surveys interpretations of Helen in Greek literature from the Homeric period through later antiquity. He looks most closely at a revisionist myth according to which Helen never sailed to Troy, but remained blameless, while a libertine phantom or ghost impersonated her at Troy. Comparing the functions of contradictory images of Helen, Austin helps to clarify the problematic relations between beauty and honor and between ugliness and shame in ancient Greece. Austin first discusses the canonical account of the Iliad and the Odyssey: Helen as the archetype of woman without shame. He next considers different versions of Helen in the Homeric tradition. Among these, he shows how Sappho presents Helen as an icon of absolute beauty while she defends her own preference of eros over honor and her choice of woman as the object of desire. Austin then turns to three major authors who repudiated the traditional Helen of Troy: the lyric poet Stesichorus and the dramatist Euripides, who embraced the alternative myth of Helen's phantom; and the historian Herodotus, who claimed to have found in Egypt a Helen story that dispenses with both Helen and the phantom. Austin maintains that the conflicting motives that prompted these writers to rehabilitate Helen led to further revisions of her image, though none have endured as a credible substitute for the Helen of epic tradition.










Captain John Smith


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Pearl, Arms and Hashish


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Nobleman, writer, adventurer and inspiration for the swashbuckling gun runner in the Adventures of Tintin, Henri de Monfried lived by his own account 'a rich, restless, magnificent life' as one of the great travellers of his or any age. Infamous as well as famous, his name is inextricably linked to the Red Sea and the raffish ports between Suez and Aden in the early years of the twentieth century. This is a compelling account of how de Monfried sought his fortune by becoming a collector and merchant of the fabled Gulf pearls, and was then drawn into the shadowy world of arms trading, slavery, smuggling and drugs. Hashish was the drug of choice, and de Monfried writes of sailing to Suez with illegal cargoes, dodging blockades and pirates. This compelling book is a unique and detailed portrayal of a colourful and dangerous world that has now disappeared. It allows us to share in the exhilarating adventures of a legend whose love for the sea and zest for life run across every page.