Death Toll


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A Seaside Resort Town Is Caught In A Grip Of Fear: A prominent citizen is savagely slain by a car bomb for no apparent reason. A saintly man of God is crucified to his church floor, barbed wire forming a “crown of thorns” on his head. Then a note to a local TV station clearly spells the reason out. The killer demands the town pay a blood soaked ransom called a “Death Toll” or the random killings would escalate. Retired NYPD Lieutenant Marty Callahan comes to the resort town to relax, hone his mystery writing skills and forget a bad marriage. Instead he finds himself embroiled in a true-life mystery; involved in a torrid love affair; sucker-punched by a young punk; and damn near blown to pieces while the town is being squeezed for blood money. Corpse by corpse the screw is turned as Callahan matches wits with a figure as deadly and elusive as a shark...




A Generous Vision


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Elaine de Kooning (1918-1989) was a noted art critic and artist, and a prime mover in the New York art world. She was a vivacious social catalyst. Her sparkling wit enlivened meetings of the Club, nights at the Cedar Tavern, and chance conversations on the street. Her droll sense of humour, generosity of spirit, and freewheeling spending were as legendary as her ever-present cigarette




Giri


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DIV A Japanese serial killer terrorizes New York, opposed only by a karate-savvy cop In the dojo, Manny Decker learned that training, focus, and cold discipline could make a man more dangerous than any weapon. His skill with his fists was useful in the US Marines, and served him even better afterwards, as a cop walking a tough New York beat. Since he became a detective, Decker hasn’t found much use for his hand-to-hand skills, but his mental toughness has proved invaluable as he navigates the narrow line of an Internal Affairs investigator. Keeping an eye on other cops, he has found, means risking his life inside and outside the precinct house. Decker also knows that a mastery of karate can be used for evil as well as good. Investigating a corrupt security company, Decker finds himself on the trail of a psychopathic killer who can snap a windpipe with one chop of his palm. Only karate can stop him, and when the final confrontation occurs, karate is all Decker will have. /div




Fairy Tales for Real Women


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In this hope-filled and poignant collection of fictional stories, Jessie Fielden offers readers a fresh interpretation of angelic intervention and assistance in the lives of humanity. As you read the stories, you will find the high-spirited and sometimes serious women are surprised at wisdom from unexpected sources. They discover that angels and nature spirits do exist and show up in their lives in unusual ways, providing maps for adventures of the heart and spirit. By this interaction, their lives are touched and forever altered. As their perception changes, they realize it is basically their own thoughts and actions that create their happiness and success. Whether you are new to esoteric philosophy or well-seasoned, you will find yourself entertained and identifying with the characters as they experience extraordinary and enlightening life challenges and rediscover the enchantment of everyday life.







The Godspeaker Trilogy


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Sold into slavery, Hekat dreams of power. Fate leads her to the warlord Raklion, and she begins turning dreams into reality. For the nameless god of Mijak is with her, and it promises her the world. Far away, the King of Ethrea is dying. His daughter Princess Rhian is ready to rule, but if her enemies have their way the crown of Ethrea will never be worn by a woman. Dexterity Jones is a toymaker. To protect Rhian and his country, he must place his trust in an exile from Mijak. Yet, as Ethrea comes ever closer to civil war, a greater danger awaits. Hekat still desires the world . . . and power is no longer a dream. This omnibus edition of THe Godspeaker Trilogy includes Empress, The Riven Kingdom and The Hammer of God.




A New Song


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In the fifth novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon's beloved series, fans old and new will discover that when it comes to Mitford, absence only make the heart grow fonder... Mitford’s longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, has retired. But new challenges and adventures await when he agrees to serve as interim minister of a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his wife, Cynthia, soon find that Whitecap has its own unforgettable characters: a church organist with a mysterious past, a lovelorn bachelor placing personal ads, a mother battling paralyzing depression. Whitecap has more than its fair share of challenges, but in the end, Father Tim and Cynthia find that Mitford is never far away when circumstances back home keep their phone ringing off the hook...







Finding Kyle


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When you’ve lived your life as a criminal… When you’ve done unspeakable things … When your soul has become dark and stained… The path to redemption begins where you least expect it. Kyle Sommerville is in hiding and doesn’t want to be found by anyone. Certainly not by his quirky, free-spirited neighbor who’s managed to push her way past the walls he’s built around him. But Jane Cresson’s indomitable will and insatiable curiosity about her reclusive neighbor makes it impossible for Kyle to stay immersed in his dark world. Little by little, she claws through his shell. Day by day, she gets him to smile a little more. Night by night, they both find pleasure they never knew existed. When Kyle’s terrible past is exposed, Jane begins to think she’s in over her head. Can her love for this broken man finally clear his path to redemption, or will Kyle’s darkness finally extinguish every bit of hope she’s put into him?