The Lottery Winner


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Mary Higgins Clark, the bestselling “Queen of Suspense,” returns with Alvirah Meehan—one of her most beloved characters—in these six dazzling, intertwined, and thrilling tales of sleuthing and suspense. Together with her devoted mate, the ever-resourceful Alvirah has jumped into crime solving on a grand scale—and with her indomitable spirit and style. Among their many adventures, Alvirah and Willy find a dead actress in their Central Park South condominium upon their return from London in “The Body in the Closet.” Needing a break from the big city, they escape to Cape Cod—only to meet a would-be heiress framed for murder in “Death on the Cape.” When Alvirah and Willy seek the tranquility of the Cypress Point Spa, it’s the perfect getaway—until a jewel thief turns up in “The Lottery Winner.” Back in Manhattan, the search for a neighbor’s missing newborn makes for a suspense-filled Christmas in “Bye, Baby Bunting.” The perfect collection for both Mary Higgins Clark and mystery fans, the stories in The Lottery Winner will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless!




The Lotto Winner's and Other Stories


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"The Lotto Winners" presents a handsome young man who has squandered his first two year of college and finds himself financially cutoff by his father. Josh’s future looks grim working the night shift at a fleabag hotel. “Out of Rhinehart”: Two Newcomb College girls decide to become pregnant their senior year and select the perfect male to sire their children, thus preventing their families from mating them with some dreadful geek from their inner circle of friends. “A Silver Dime for Sarah”: While feeding the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, the silhouette of a handsome young man turns on Sarah Parker’s memory of her wartime romance. “The Tontine Day”: An elderly woman in an upscale retirement home reminisces and make plans for Tontine Day, when the investment banker takes Alice and her two friends to Commander’s Palace for lunch to review their annuities. “Vincent’s Offerings”: A wife with values firmly planted in the 1960s suspects that her mate of twenty years is being unfaithful. Her true soul mate is her cat Vincent, who each morning leaves an offering for her on the doormat.




Luck of the Draw


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Luck of the Draw profiles past winners of big lotteries, and how their windfalls impacted their lives, mostly for the better, but sometimes for the worse, such as the Florida widow who won $5 million in 1984: three years later, she lost her mansion and fancy cars, and owed the IRS $500,000 in back taxes, and was eventually arrested for trying to hire a contract killer for her daughter-in-law, whom she blamed for her lottery misfortune.




Learn How to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Lottery


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In his book, Richard discusses the ins and outs and dos and don'ts of buying lottery tickets to increase your chances of winning. He has created a method that he and members of his family use that has enabled them to WIN several lottery game GRAND prizes. This is a very easy to use method and will work with any type lottery games (scratch tickets or number games) in any state or country. Here are some quotes from people who have used his method: "My husband and I used Richard Lustig's lotto method and within months of starting the method we hit a Mega Money jackpot for 2 million dollars! It was really easy to follow. You only play what you can and you can still win! Shaun and I will only play lotto from now on using these strategies." -Jennifer and Shaun, Florida "Since we've been using your method, we have definitely been winning more that we used to. It's easy to follow" -Dale, Florida "I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I read through your lottery method last night. It seems great. It seems to be just simple logic and makes sense." -Kate, Illinois




Lucky Girl


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A hilarious and poignant reflection on what money can and cannot fix 58,642,129. That’s how many dollars seventeen-year-old Fortuna Jane Belleweather just won in the lotto jackpot. It’s also about how many reasons she has for not coming forward to claim her prize. Problem #1: Jane is still a minor, and if anyone discovers she bought the ticket underage, she’ll either have to forfeit the ticket, or worse . . . Problem #2: Let her hoarder mother cash it. The last thing Jane’s mom needs is millions of dollars to buy more junk. Then . . . Problem #3: Jane’s best friend, aspiring journalist Brandon Kim, declares on the news that he’s going to find the lucky winner. It’s one thing to keep her secret from the town — it’s another thing entirely to lie to her best friend. Especially when . . . Problem #4: Jane’s ex-boyfriend, Holden, is suddenly back in her life, and he has big ideas about what he’d do with the prize money. As suspicion and jealousy turn neighbor against neighbor, and no good options for cashing the ticket come forward, Jane begins to wonder: Could this much money actually be a bad thing?




Lottery


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Money isn’t the same as treasure, and IQ isn’t the same as smarts—An uplifting and joyous new novel hailed by Jacqueline Mitchard as “solid gold.” Perry L. Crandall knows what it’s like to be an outsider. With an IQ of 76, he’s an easy mark. Before his grandmother died, she armed Perry well with what he’d need to know: the importance of words and writing things down, and how to play the lottery. Most important, she taught him whom to trust-a crucial lesson for Perry when he wins the multimillion-dollar jackpot. As his family descends, moving in on his fortune, his fate, and his few true friends, he has a lesson for them: never, ever underestimate Perry Crandall.




Lotto Master Book of Numbers: Guide for Winners


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"Lotto Master Book of Numbers: Guide for Winners" is an exciting and insightful guide for lottery enthusiasts. This book shifts the focus from simply trying to win the lottery to enjoying it as a form of entertainment. With odds ranging from one in 179 million to one in 292 million, depending on the game, playing the lottery becomes more of a recreational activity than a money-making scheme. The author shares an intriguing perspective on playing the lottery, maintaining the dream of becoming a millionaire while acknowledging the reality of the odds. The core of the book delves into the concept of lotto wheels and how to effectively use them, enhancing your lottery experience. Included are 26 detailed strategies for selecting potential winning numbers. These strategies range from the Addition and Decade-Reduction strategies to more unique approaches like the Dowsing and Delta Lottery Number Reduction Strategies. The book also covers methods like the High and Low Strategy, the Hot and Cold Numbers Strategy, and various Sequential strategies, offering a wide range of techniques for every type of lottery player. While the author encourages readers to play responsibly, only spending what they can afford to lose, the book maintains an optimistic tone. It reminds readers that, while the odds may be steep, becoming an instant millionaire is still a possibility. "To your success in life and in playing the lottery!" encapsulates the spirit of the book—a blend of realistic advice, strategic guidance, and the undying thrill of the game.




Money for Nothing


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For the better part of a decade, Edward Ugel spent his time closing deals with lottery winners, making a lucrative and legitimate—if sometimes not-so-nice—living by taking advantage of their weaknesses . . . weaknesses that, as a gambler himself, he knew all too well. In Money for Nothing, he explores the captivating world of lottery winners and shows us how lotteries and gambling have become deeply inscribed in every aspect of American life, shaping our image of success and good fortune. Money for Nothing is a witty, wise, and often outrageously funny account of high expectations and easy money.




How Winning the Lottery Changed My Life


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What if you suddenly acquired a windfall of money and maybe a little fame? How would it change your life? This is my story, a true story of how my life changed since winning the lottery in April 2006. It includes the controversial reality show Million Dollar Christmas, which aired December 2007. That reality show featured four out of the thirteen lottery winners (we were dubbed the Lucky 13), who consented to being filmed for a reality show. The show was about our lives as we prepared for our first Christmas as millionaires. Out of the four stories, my story was the most talked about throughout the country. I received both positive and negative feedback from people across the United States. My story in this book includes the love I received, the hate, the hopes, and regrets that come with a life-altering change. After reading this book, perhaps you will be able to answer this question: Is winning the lottery a blessing or a curse




Winning Lotto/Lottery for Everyday Players


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The worlds foremost lotto and lottery expert shows players his inside secrets of beating the game that millions play religiously every day. Prof. Jones shows you how to scientifically track and wheel numbers to substantially increase your chances of winning million-dollar jackpots. You'll learn how to use three- and four-ball lottery strategies, advanced six-ball wheeling systems, how to create the same wheels used by experts, and how to identify high/low frequency and hot numbers. Includes winning strategies for every state, plus twenty Dimitrov Wheels. 160 Pgs.