![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Steven and Hardy learn that Victor Eichmann has powerful associates whose objectives are to stop them at any cost. While Steven sets out to find the German mastermind, Hardy is sent to intercept the new explosive and prevent it from arriving in the hands of Eichmann before he can put his plan in action. When the desperate scheme unfolds, Steven learns of a new untested explosive that, when used, will cause an undersea earthquake so massive it will bring about the destruction of Great Britain and throw the world into another war. While there, he uncovers an insidious plot orchestrated by a vengeful sub-mariner, Victor Eichmann, a relic from the Great War who is unable to accept Germany’s defeat. When an old friend and mentor, Orman Wintergreen is murdered Steven travels to England to console Orman’s widow, Desa. Along with his close friends Hardy Miller and Oscar “Oz” Lyman the three have traveled the world seeking adventure. Europe 1934: Captain Steven Hawklin, known worldwide for his daring exploits, he is adored by many, revered by others and considered one of the greatest flying aces of the First World War. ![]()
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6/10/2023 0 Comments Jason segel book series![]() ![]() There’s no cliffhanger, no shoddy lingering threats. At the heart of the endeavor is a story of personal growth, one that fits nicely with the spooky doings surrounding it. The book succeeds at scaring and amusing in equal measure, with the Nightmares as varied as they are humorous. The authors set up the supernatural rules of this world with ease, not getting bogged down with exceptions or contradictions. As a first book in a proposed trilogy, there’s a lot of promise here. When the witch appears in the real world and snatches Jack away, Charlie follows her into the Netherworld and, with the aid of a gorgon and a few slumbering friends, sets out to save not just his brother, but the Land of Nightmares itself. An evil witch haunts Charlie’s sleep, threatening to eat him and his brother up. But most of all he hates the new house his family has moved into, as well as the never-ending stream of nightmares he experiences there every night. He hates that his young brother, Jack, is taken in by her. Charlie Laird’s nightmares become a reality when he discovers a portal to the Netherworld.Ĭharlie’s widowed father has recently remarried, and Charlie hates it. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her new assignment in a remote corner of Wyoming proves trickier than usual: Finbarr refuses to learn. As a tutor to the newly blind, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome the obstacles she herself has conquered. ![]() Finbarr needs hope.Ĭecily Attwater specializes in hope. But the lad needs more than Tavish can provide. He has taken on the care of his youngest brother, Finbarr, who lost his eyesight in a terrible accident. ![]() Eden, the USA Today best-selling author of the Longing for Home series, Love Remains is a new romance novel set in the beloved world of Hope Springs.įor nearly a year, Tavish O'Connor has carried the crushing weight of his family's future on his shoulders. ![]() 6/10/2023 0 Comments Twice the Ride by Layla Rogue![]() Desmond: Information?! I'm a bartender, for Christ's sakes! What do you want me to do, teach you how to mix a martini?!. ![]() Warren: You have information we need, Mr.Desmond: I don't even know you people! Why are you doing this to me?.Desmond: Saved my life?! You kidnapped me! You strapped me into that.Warren: Now, now, I just saved your life. ![]() With their first test failed, Lucy and Warren were forced to extract Desmond, who gasped and inhaled deeply. We're going to try and bring you out now. More pictures flashed on-screen faster often than before. Recognize that what you're seeing isn't real. ![]()
![]() So kick back, turn on the fan, pull the covers up to your chin, prop up your back, and read this tale of seals unchained, Steam unharnessed, ruthless Martian invaders, and heroes.Ĭhampion Mojo Storyteller Joe R. Flaming London is a pure fun romp you can ride without benefit of bridle or saddle and it won't hurt your toe. ![]() Not since you stubbed your big toe on your way to the toilet in the middle of the night have there been so many surprises. Beadle and John Feather, the Masters of the giant metal steam man of the prairie, stoked up and ready to fight Martian war machines. And boy is it a mess.īesides our plucky seal, here too is Rikwalk, the forty foot tall ape. ![]() In fact, no one knows for sure who made it or chose it. Yes, my friends, it's a story of Ned the Seal, adventurer, future dime novelist and fish lover, in a world not of his making. Wells and his Martian invaders, as well as a number of surprise guests you may or may not recognize. ![]() Ned the Seal of Zeppelins West survived the shark attack from his last adventure, and he's back in a new escapade starring Jules Verne, Mark Twain, H. ![]() 6/10/2023 0 Comments Ken follet fall of giants![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thirteen-year-old Billy Williams enters a man’s world in the Welsh mining pits… Gus Dewar, an American law student rejected in love, finds a surprising new career in Woodrow Wilson’s White House… two orphaned Russian brothers, Grigori and Lev Peshkov, embark on radically different paths half a world apart when their plan to emigrate to America falls afoul of war, conscription and revolution… Billy’s sister, Ethel, a housekeeper for the aristocratic Fitzherberts, takes a fateful step above her station, while Lady Maud Fitzherbert herself crosses deep into forbidden territory when she falls in love with Walter von Ulrich, a spy at the German Embassy in London… The first novel in the Century trilogy, it follows the fates of five interrelated families – American, German, Russian, English and Welsh – as they move through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women’s suffrage. Fall of Giants is a magnificent new historical epic. ![]() 6/10/2023 0 Comments Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel![]() ![]() Useful tips for dealing with bullying are neatly incorporated into the tale but with a refreshing lack of didacticism. ![]() Simultaneously, Lucy and her parents slowly, believably come to grips with Molly’s uncertain future. Assigned to do a project about wolves with fellow victim Sam, Lucy gradually becomes friends with him, and they discover fascinating truths about wolf packs that give them insight into the behavior of their classmates. Only then does she begin to understand life as an outsider and take a closer look at other bullying victims, each nicely depicted, both negative and positive characteristics colorfully drawn. Now disingenuous Becky is with Tom, and Lucy’s being shunned by most of the class. Back at school on Tuesday, everything has changed. When Lucy gets home, her mother’s in labor Molly is born later that day with Down syndrome. Popular fourth-grader Lucy and her best friend, Becky, kiss Tom and Henry behind the shed during recess as their class looks on, Lucy’s brief, reluctant peck paling against Becky’s smoldering “suction cup” smooch. Debut author Vrabel takes three knotty, seemingly disparate problems-bullying, the plight of wolves and coping with disability-and with tact and grace knits them into an engrossing whole of despair and redemption. ![]() 6/8/2023 0 Comments Sink or swim annabeth albert![]() ![]() This book follows Navy man Calder who has a reputation for a fun time but not a long. ![]() Readers who prefer sweetness over drama will find plenty to enjoy. The second book in her Shore Leave series, Sink or Swim, is no exception. Still, there’s no denying the chemistry between the men, and the hodgepodge, found-family dynamic is sure to please. The conflict remains mild throughout, with no real third act challenge to bring the story over the finish line. As they create excuses to extend their fling, Calder questions what he wants for his future. ![]() Neither expect that night to be life changing. Both know that Calder’s bachelor lifestyle won’t mix with Felix’s single fatherhood, but they decide there’s no harm in one night of fun. When Calder winds up snowed in with Felix and his two adopted nieces for the weekend, an intense attraction blooms. For his part, Felix Sigund wishes he were more surprised to learn that his resentful ex-husband gambled away keys to their beloved cabin after it was awarded to Felix in the divorce. Navy chief Calder Euler can’t believe his luck when he wins a cabin in a poker game-and his sense that things are too good to be true is proven right when the cabin’s real owner interrupts his first visit. With this second Shore Leave romance (after Sailor Proof), Albert delivers a charming love story that doesn’t quite stick the landing. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, when Congress released the proposed Constitution for ratification in 1787, reaction and criticism came quickly from newspapers throughout the country - condemning the reworking of the Articles. After delegates from each state were brought in to and try and fix what was wrong with the Articles of Confederation, they then began to work on what would become the U.S. The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. The Federalist Papers Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James MadisonĪvailable to download for free in PDF, epub, and Kindle ebook formats. Buy the entire collection (over 2,400 ebooks) for only £15. ![]() ![]() She can take whatever she wants from me, whenever she wants it, because I’m her best friend.”Ī Line in the Dark is a story of love, loyalty, and murder. “It doesn’t even matter that she probably doesn’t understand how much she means to me. When the inevitable darkness finally descends, Angie will need her best friend. ![]() Secrets and cruelty lie just beneath the carefree surface of this world of wealth and privilege, and when they come out, Jess knows Angie won’t be able to handle the consequences. Suddenly her powers of observation are more a curse than a gift.Īs Angie drags Jess further into Margot’s circle, Jess discovers more than her friend’s growing crush. But when Angie begins to fall for Margot Adams, a girl from the nearby boarding school, Jess can see it coming a mile away. If nobody notices her, she’s free to watch everyone else. Being the girl no one quite notices is OK with Jess anyway. A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo - 9780735227439 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. And that’s the most important thing, even if Angie can’t see how Jess truly feels. A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo, 9780735227439, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Jess Wong is Angie Redmond’s best friend. ![]() |