Raven's Ridge


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An American detective in Ireland becomes entangled in international intrigue: “Excellent” (Peter Eichstaedt, award winning author of Borderland). Hard-boiled private detective and former muckraking journalist Max Blake, along with his fearless fiancée Caeli Brown, are back in action in their newly adopted Irish homeland. A favor to a new friend who works with the Irish police brings them out of retirement to solve a series of thefts at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, which cater to the tourist crowd. But their first encounter with the thief is merely a dangerous springboard for what’s truly going on in their little patch of the Emerald Isle. Before long, they’re being followed, accosted, threatened, and then shot at when a mysterious woman shakes loose from her shopping cart and produces a 9mm pistol—all to keep a global plot under wraps while the countdown to true mayhem begins. Tick tick tick . . .







Raven Rock


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Now a 6-part mini-series called Why the Rest of Us Die airing on VICE TV! The shocking truth about the government’s secret plans to survive a catastrophic attack on US soil—even if the rest of us die—is “a frightening eye-opener” (Kirkus Reviews) that spans the dawn of the nuclear age to today, and "contains everything one could possibly want to know" (The Wall Street Journal). Every day in Washington, DC, the blue-and-gold first Helicopter Squadron, codenamed “MUSSEL,” flies over the Potomac River. As obvious as the Presidential motorcade, most people assume the squadron is a travel perk for VIPs. They’re only half right: while the helicopters do provide transport, the unit exists to evacuate high-ranking officials in the event of a terrorist or nuclear attack on the capital. In the event of an attack, select officials would be whisked by helicopters to a ring of secret bunkers around Washington, even as ordinary citizens were left to fend for themselves. “In exploring the incredible lengths (and depths) that successive administrations have gone to in planning for the aftermath of a nuclear assault, Graff deftly weaves a tale of secrecy and paranoia” (The New York Times Book Review) with details "that read like they've been ripped from the pages of a pulp spy novel" (Vice). For more than sixty years, the US government has been developing secret Doomsday strategies to protect itself, and the multibillion-dollar Continuity of Government (COG) program takes numerous forms—from its potential to evacuate the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia to the plans to launch nuclear missiles from a Boeing-747 jet flying high over Nebraska. Garrett M. Graff sheds light on the inner workings of the 650-acre compound, called Raven Rock, just miles from Camp David, as well as dozens of other bunkers the government built for its top leaders during the Cold War, from the White House lawn to Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado to Palm Beach, Florida, and the secret plans that would have kicked in after a Cold War nuclear attack to round up foreigners and dissidents and nationalize industries. Equal parts a presidential, military, and cultural history, Raven Rock tracks the evolution of the government plan and the threats of global war from the dawn of the nuclear era through the War on Terror.




Raven Quest


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Banished! Tok, the best flyer of all the young ravens, faces a terrible fate. Falsely accused of murder, he must leave the Raven Mountains forever. If he ever returns, he will be put to death by those he once called friends and family. Tok’s only hope is to reclaim his honor by completing a quest. Long ago, the ravens lived in partnership with the Grey Lords. Can Tok reunite his kind with these legendary hunters? The quest will take him on a perilous journey into dangers he cannot even imagine... Sharon Stewart was inspired to write Raven Quest when the image of a black raven – riding on the back of a white wolf in a swirling snowstorm – flashed across her mind. The story is also grounded in scientific research about ravens’ long-standing relationship with wolves.




Santa Fe-Taos Hiking Guide


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The Santa Fe-Taos area contains a wide selection of easily accessible trails throughout its mountains and high desert -- places where outdoors enthusiasts can explore the diverse topography and ecosystems of northern New Mexico year-round. Now for the first time in one convenient volume, seasoned guidebook author Bob D'Antonio introduces you to 52 great hikes within an hour of these two towns. From alpine peaks to sage-covered mesas, northern New Mexico offers incredible hiking opportunities -- and Santa Fe-Taos Hiking Guide leads you to the best. Book jacket.




50 Hikes in Northern New Mexico (Explorer's 50 Hikes)


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A complete hiking guide to some of the most beautiful and mystical lands in America's Southwest This is your guide to more than 50 spectacular and sublime walks, hikes, and backpacking adventures accessing the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, contorted volcanic formations, and striated canyons. Move across the expansive Valle Grande; pierce the clouds on Wheeler Peak. Wade through a sea of wildflowers along subalpine lakes in the Pecos Wilderness. Walk with the ancients as you explore ruins left by American Indian, Hispanic, and Anglo inhabitants in places like Chaco Canyon and Bandelier National Monument. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying what each hike has to offer—whether it’s staggering views, rushing rapids, or deep canyons.




Rescuing Claire


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“They were too much like oil and water—except with flames and snide remarks—for anything good to come of them being in close proximity.” Claire Evans is happy being single and independent, proving to the world that she doesn’t need any help—especially not from a man. But when a desperate attempt to gain recognition at her highly competitive job ends with her stuck at the bottom of a ravine, she does the only thing she can: she calls 911. And in swoops sizzlingly sexy, search and rescue expert Spencer White, the last man Claire needs rescuing her. Not only is he cocky, but he believes it’s his job as a man to protect women. Basically, he’s everything she hates. Now that Spencer has saved her once, Claire is determined to prove she’s just as capable as he is. When he challenges her to a “friendly” orienteering competition, she instantly accepts, only to find that needing Spencer’s help seems to be her only skill. Can Claire and Spencer find middle ground? Or will their differences tear them apart before their hearts can bring them together? AUTHOR’S NOTE: Rescuing Claire is an enemies-to-lovers romance, with a happily-ever-after, a fiercely independent heroine, and a rescued heart. It can be read as a standalone novel but is best enjoyed within the West Coast Romance Series.




West Coast Romance Boxed Set


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Books 1-3 in the West Coast Romance series—three full-length novels together in one set! SAVING SHELBY: After Shelby Reid’s marriage collapses, leaving her a single mom, living in a basement suite and trapped in a dead-end job, she is determined to make a better life for herself and her kids. Step 1: Swear off men. Step 2: Chase her dream of becoming a wilderness guide. Her plan works until on a drunken night out with her friend, she accidentally signs up for a Survival Spa Course and finds herself stuck in the woods with sinfully hot survival instructor Ian McLean. The attraction is instant and mutual. At least Shelby thinks it is. Ian seems a little distracted. He isn’t the only one. With her libido ignoring her no men policy, Shelby struggles to learn the survival techniques and resist her burgeoning attraction to him. When Ian’s recklessness collides with Shelby’s reluctance to depend on a man, it puts their hearts and her life in danger. Can Shelby find the strength to trust Ian before it’s too late? A single mother romance with a super sexy survival instructor, a hint of danger, and a second chance at finding love. GINNY'S CRUSH: Ginny White isn’t interested in marriage and kids. Which makes it perfect that her boyfriend is more interested in surfing than getting serious. That is until she ends up the third wheel on a bachelor party weekend (the final straw on her current relationship) and Justen Barrett walks out of the mist like a fairy-tale prince. Justen was her high school crush, and everything about pursuing him is a bad idea. When Ginny accidentally becomes his little sister’s maid of honour, she can’t avoid him. A situation seriously detrimental to keeping her fantasies in check. Even as their connection grows, the reasons they shouldn’t be together stack up. It’s bad enough that Justen was Ginny’s brother’s best friend. But after coming in second place with her last boyfriend, Ginny knows that for any relationship to work she needs to be number one. With two daughters, an ex-wife, a little sister, and a dying father vying for his attention, Ginny keeps finding herself at the end of Justen’s list. Is there any chance this high school crush could come true? An accidental maid of honour situation, a sinfully delicious single dad, and a high school crush come true. RESCUING CLAIRE: Claire Evans is happy being single and independent, proving to the world that she doesn’t need any help—especially not from a man. But when a desperate attempt to gain recognition at her highly competitive job ends with her stuck at the bottom of a ravine, she does the only thing she can: she calls 911. And in swoops sizzlingly sexy, search and rescue expert Spencer White, the last man Claire needs rescuing her. Not only is he cocky, but he believes it’s his job as a man to protect women. Basically, he’s everything she hates. Now that Spencer has saved her once, Claire is determined to prove she’s just as capable as he is. When he challenges her to a “friendly” orienteering competition, she instantly accepts, only to find that needing Spencer’s help seems to be her only skill. Can Claire and Spencer find middle ground? Or will their differences tear them apart before their hearts can bring them together? An enemies-to-lovers romance with an independent heroine who does her own rescuing of the mouth wateringly rugged search and rescue hero. GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!




Island Alpine Select


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Island Alpine Select describes in detail the alpine scrambles, rock and ice climbing routes on 70 of Vancouver Island’s finest mountain peaks. With rich, high resolution photographs, topographical maps, detailed access & route descriptions along with select images from some of the Island’s classic climbs, Island Alpine Select digital edition is an indispensable resource for Island alpinists.




Ravens in Winter


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Originally published: New York: Summit Books, 1989.