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Subway Dancer and Other Stories by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, United States, Literary Fiction, Collections & Readers

S UBWAY DANCER AND OTHER STORIES is a new collection of gripping short fiction by Catherine Ryan Hyde, the bestselling author of many beloved novels, including DON’T LET ME GO and PAY IT FORWARD, and of other critically acclaimed short story collections, including EARTHQUAKE WEATHER and ALWAYS CHLOE.

A striking and emotionally resonant collection, SUBWAY DANCER AND OTHER STORIES is a compilation of stories originally published in some of the most respected literary magazines in the country, including The Antioch Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, Glimmer Train and Ploughshares.

In the award-winning story “Bloodlines,” two neighbors of different ethnicities are friends in spite of their differences…until an argument about expensive purebred dogs versus mutts from the pound brings the whole neighborhood’s precarious balance crashing down. “Bloodlines” was reprinted in Bark Magazine’s best-selling anthology Dog is My Co-Pilot and was cited in Best American Short Stories.

In Witness to Breath, a woman living a dangerous life working on the streets takes in an elderly dog left behind when his owner is killed in a robbery. Despite never having been a dog person, their brief relationship changes her in ways she never could have expected.

In Disappearances, a man not fluent in his own emotions tries unsuccessfully to broadside a train in his pickup truck, then spends the rest of the story figuring out the first clue to why he’d try to do such a thing.

Among the other riveting and beautifully crafted stories included in this collection, “Five Singing Gardeners and One Dead Stranger” and “Requiem For a Flamer” were nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and “The Man Who Found You in the Woods” was cited in Best American Short Stories.

This collection includes an Author’s Note by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth by D. Trinidad Hunt

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Metaphysical, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

A n Adventure for the Soul

“Dear Earth Traveler,
This document is part of a bold new plan for the awakening of mankind and the saving of Planet Earth. Until this time there has not been a written manual containing the goals and guidelines for the planet. As a result, many human beings have lost their way in life…”

As a group of spiritual beings from another world prepares to enter into a physical state on Earth, it is provided with a handbook for survival called The Operator’s Manual. Inscribed with the words What Does It Mean to Be a Human Being?, this reference tool will guide and instruct the students on their journey, teaching them the “Principles of Planetary Purpose.”

An inspiring story of strength, spirituality, and love, The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth presents a timeless message with life-changing potential for all who embrace it.

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Praise for The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth:

“Trin is a visionary. The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth is an outstanding story by an outstanding storyteller. It offers an eternal message for all ages.”―Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

“Much more than a fable…this is profound and essential truth.”―M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of The Road Less Traveled and In Heaven as on Earth

“What a wonderful thing it would be if Trinidad’s lessons on love were assimilated by all inhabitants of planet Earth. Trin has, in past works, shown keen insight into the human condition and the value of love in action. In The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth she does not disappoint.”―Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box

“The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth is a gem of vision sure to ignite readers to wake up to their most magnificent possibilities…The instructions in the manual are exquisite and eternal. They provide a blueprint for peace, happiness, and success in the world.”―Alan Cohen, author of The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

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Graffiti Grandma by Jo Barney

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense, Contemporary Fiction

E llie, a disgruntled old lady whose hobby is removing graffiti from the neighborhood’s mailboxes, meets Sarah, an inky-eyed goth girl who probably helped spray the boxes Ellie is cleaning. They have nothing in common, except, perhaps, that they have both lost their families. And the fact that each believes she knows the serial killer who has been leaving the bodies of transients at Ellie’s door. They don’t tell each other nor do they tell the police, but Sarah, then Ellie, go into the forest above the city to end the killings. One guesses correctly; the other is relieved to discover she is wrong.

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Business Plans That Work: Why Some Do and Most Don’t – A Fresh, New Approach to Creating a Thriving Business by cynthia kocialski

Genre(s): Business & Investing, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, New Business Enterprises

S tarting a new business? Step One: Ditch the typical business plan! Discover a more strategic way to create a thriving business from day one!

Every 50 seconds a new business is started with high hopes, and every 60 seconds a business closes with disappointment. It’s a scary fact when starting a new business.

There’s the old route of writing up yet another business plan, but guess what? Look at the results – half of all businesses fail within the first 5 years. It’s not necessary for a business to succeed!

Business Plans That Work is not the boring step-by-step approach to writing a typical business plan, but something quite the opposite … learn how to replace the standard business plan with something that is easier to create and more appropriate for a new business.

The typical business plan of the past was a mere fairy tale, full of guesses, estimates and assumptions of what might be. No real facts only made up numbers. And that is not a plan for success.

So what is this new approach then? Entrepreneurs should start with a concept plan first.

Unlike a business plan, a concept plan takes all the guesses and estimates and carefully organizes them and prioritizes them upon how much of an impact they will have on a new business. Then at that point, it devises a plan to prove it’s a viable business idea and/or concept that one can move forward with.

Business Plans That Work provides useful statistics, case studies and a simple six-step Concept Plan formula to help budding entrepreneurs create a starting point for setting a new business on the right path from day one. And if they already have a business plan, that’s ok too. The book shows how to convert it over to a Concept Plan.

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The Mythic Guide to Characters: Writing Characters Who Enchant and Inspire by Antonio del Drago

Genre(s): Education & Reference, Writing, Research & Publishing Guides, Publishing & Authorship, Writing Skills

A s a professor, writer, and philosopher, Dr. Antonio del Drago has immersed himself in the literary and mythological traditions of the world.

Applying this knowledge to the writing of characters, he has developed a systematic, layered approach to character development that is based on psychology and archetypes.

In this guide, you will discover:

• The secret to writing multidimensional characters
• How to develop your character’s unconscious motivations
• Four ways in which characters interact with their worlds
• Five formative relationships that shape your character
• Nine mythic character archetypes and how to use them
• The difference between proactive and reactive protagonists
• Ways to define a character through dialogue and physicality

The guide also includes a detailed worksheet that walks you through the stages of character development.

This is more than a book on how to write characters. This guide offers a practical, step-by-step approach to character creation that is sure to take your writing to the next level.

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Race to Splendor by Ciji Ware

“ Blindly, she inched along a floor pitching as violently as the deck of a boat in a midwinter storm. Her hands touched the threshold opening onto the ninth floor foyer at the instant the glass transom over her head exploded into a thousand pieces. Reflexively, Amelia cast her right arm in front of her face, but not before blood spurted from her scalp and ran down her checks. She crumpled beneath the doorframe, curling into a ball. Amelia screamed again as a twenty-five-foot expanse of wood paneling and masonry pitched outward and plunged nine stories to Montgomery Street below. She knew that no structure on landfill, no matter how well built, could withstand much more shaking without collapsing.

Then, just as suddenly, the convulsions subsided.”

Early in 1906, the ground in San Francisco shook buildings and lives from their comfortable foundations.

Amidst rubble, corruption, and deceit, two women-young architects in a city and field ruled by men-find themselves racing the clock and each other during the rebuilding of competing hotels in the City by the Bay.

Based on meticulous research, A Race to Splendor tells the story of the audacious people of one of the world’s great cities rebuilding and reinventing themselves after immense human tragedy. Filled with courage, passion, and conflict, Amelia Bradshaw’s spirit will capture your imagination as she strives to redraft her life amidst the ruins with both help and hindrance from a wayward son of privilege who pulls her into worlds she’d never have known.

“Richly drawn characters…will keep you turning these pages!”
-Michael Llewellyn, author of Twelfth Night

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Ware’s trailblazing woman is a feisty host for an affecting story of the struggle to rise above the wreckage of mankind.

Meticulously researched, this richly detailed novel, whose earthquake scenes are so real that readers will believe they are witnessing the event, will enthrall… an unforgettable story. 4 1/2 Stars

A Race to Splendor is a penetrating look at what it takes to survive and what it means to succeed in a city that has literally crumbled. Greed and envy, anger and rage, love and lust all make an appearance in this fascinating exploration of human nature. The intriguing, dedicated personalities in Ware’s latest release provide an excellent source of information about the San Francisco tragedy as well as captivating entertainment.

“Vividly evocative of the time and place, Ware’s first novel in ten years deftly blends history and romance in a page-turning story. From her gripping descriptions of the earthquake and its aftermath to the interplay between the protagonists, this is another winner from an excellent wordsmith.”

For me, the story itself was a winner. I also thoroughly enjoyed reading the author’s note and her acknowledgements as they were filled with expressions of her inspiration for this story and the historical research she did that brought about A Race to Splendor, which I think is an ode to courageous and extraordinary women who have contributed greatly to history but have largely been ignored.

Ciji Ware continues to shine a spotlight on women’s accomplishments in history. Highly recommended, this novel glows with a careful blend of history and romance

Her writing is pleasant and it’s clearly evident that she’s done her homework.

I could barely put A Race to Splendor down once I would pick it up to start reading. The story moved effortlessly with amazing detail. No doubt explicitly researched, A Race to Splendor was a top notch novel that showed the aftermath of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 through the eyes of a determined woman.

I really enjoyed “A Race to Splendor.” Ciji Ware is an incredible writer, and her research is flawless. If you enjoy historical fiction, you will enjoy this one.

I found the writing to be very believable that I could relate to the damage that this earthquake had done to property and people in San Francisco.

A Race to Splendor is fast paced, meticulously detailed, events come to life as do the characters, and Ware sweeps the reader away with her ability to transform readers into the past. I highly recommend A Race to Splendor to anyone who enjoys historical fiction or is new to the genre.

My first Ciji Ware novel but definitely not my last; the pages literally turn themselves!

Ware’s research is impeccable and she brings these situations and circumstances to life for readers. She gives a face to a tragedy that many don’t know much about and I thought she did a wonderful job of it.

A Race to Splendor is pitch perfect! While it is a hefty book, at no time does the storyline drag or feel forced. I immensely enjoyed watching Amelia and J.D.’s relationship shift and grow and to see how my opinions of each of the characters, both prominent and secondary, changed as more information was revealed.

A Race to Splendor brings to light many social issues, such as women’s rights and the rights of the Chinese immigrants forced into servitude at the turn of the 20th century, while also promoting how everyone has the chance to change, even those most likely not to. If you enjoy historical fiction, you won’t be disappointed with this gem.

This is a book that I would recommend to fans of historical fiction, and to the rest of you too. It has romance, suspense, and backstabbing.

I loved A Race to Splendor. Ciji Ware’s storytelling was fantastic. Just when you think things are going well, a new wrench gets thrown into the mix. I read this book pretty quickly as I was always wondering what would happen next. The earthquake and fire description were riveting. It reminded me of one of my favorite movies, San Francisco starring Clark Gable.

Ciji Ware’s A Race to Splendor can not be missed! What an epic novel full of heart thumping action, suspense, drama and romance! It contains perfect elements of history to awaken our dormant interest into past events long forgotten. Ware succeeds in grabbing our attention from the moment we learn of her inspiration in the Author’s Note to the prologue with Amelia’s beseechingly sad letter to Julia Morgan. Chapter One explodes with Amelia’s own determination to vex the men of their claim to the Bay View Hotel.

Ciji Ware is acknowledged as one of the best historical fiction authors, and she does not disappoint in A Race to Splendor. Meticulously researched, she transports the reader to turn of the century San Francisco and makes them feel the devastation and the pioneering spirit that rebuilt the city.

Another big thumbs up to Ms. Ware for writing well-rounded baddies and showing us why they’re bad instead of telling us with snarling lips, stinking breath and feral smiles.

A Race to Splendor is an entertaining summer read.

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The Last American Martyr by Tom Winton

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense, Literary Fiction

E very now and then one small soul rises from the crowded depths of obscurity and causes the earth to wobble on its axis. This last happened in 2008 when an unemployed doorman stepped onto the worldwide stage in Stockholm and accepted The Nobel Prize for Literature.

In this me-me twenty-first century, Thomas Soles may very well be the last American martyr. This self-described “simple man” writes a book that is so powerful it brings back to life the all-but-dead international labor movement. The response to his thoughts and perceptions are astounding. Around the globe, from pole to pole, America to Zimbabwe, the footsteps of marching workers begin to tremor the earth. But not everyone is pleased.

There’s a tight-knit, elitist clique that is absolutely livid over the thoughts and ideals that fill the pages of Tom’s book. And when he and his wife, Elaina, return home from Sweden, they realize just how dangerous this profit-hungry mob can be.

Mortified by the horrible scene that awaits them inside their apartment, the Soles have no choice but to flee their longtime home. Hoping to find peace and anonymity, they bounce all over America in an RV. But they don’t find what they’re looking for. Instead they become moving targets. And everywhere they go they’re followed by a succession of life-threatening events.

What follows are a few of the stunning comments readers have made about Tom Winton’s debut bestsellier, Beyond Nostalgia:

“It’s very difficult to write what is called a literary novel without coming across as wordy or plain rambling. I find Faulkner and Joyce and Lawrence, among others, all too fond of the sound of their own words and unable to “get on with it”. There is no merit in words for their own sake in a novel: the object is to tell a story and take the reader’s imagination and keep it. You’ve done that brilliantly. All the usual trite approvals with regard to voice, scene setting and dialogue apply, so I won’t insult you by adding to them.”
Nicholas Boving

“I admire your writing skill, your wit, your way with descriptions, your ability to draw the reader from the end of a chapter into wanting to go on to the next as quickly as possible. I was overwhelmed by your description of what it’s like to try to get a book that you believe in looked at by an agent or publisher. You write about romance, and that includes sexual activity, in a way that is moving and never salacious, I think you understand women and you love your characters; why shouldn’t the reader fall for them too? All in all, Tom, it’s a very powerful, very well told piece of history. It entertains, it has a moral and it speaks to the spirit. What reader can ask for more?”
Lee Shore

“I started to read BN and intended to read page to page, but
a lack of restraint had me jumping forward to find out where this story was
going and then jumping back. Winton squeezes a lot of emotions into each
section and uses a first person narrative that actually sounds like a young kid from New York. I thought of James Jones right away when reading BN.”
Shane Kennedy
The Summer Girl

“This really is a lovely piece of writing, so many plus points I don’t know where to start. It’s heartfelt. It’s romance, not sex. It’s evocative. It’s addictive. It’s written from life? Didn’t all of us want to meet somebody like Theresa, and how many of us did?”
Michael Ashley Torrington, author, ‘Kristin.’

“What amazing reading! I have to admit that I am dumbfounded to read such a lovely, haunting and relational story from the hands of a man! There are a few men who can write in such a way–it is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this.”
B. Mayo-Neville

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A FALSE DAWN ((Mystery/Thriller)) by Tom Lowe

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Police Procedurals, Thrillers

S ean O’Brien couldn’t remember the last time he made a promise and then broke it. Many years ago his grandfather had taught him a “man’s word is his bond.”

It’s a personal code–a way O’Brien conducts his life. He has every intention of keeping the promise he makes to wife, Sherri, right before her death.

After Sherri dies, O’Brien leaves his career as a homicide investigator with the Miami PD and relocates to a remote section of Florida wilderness on the banks of the St. Johns River.

He’s restoring an old home and trying to rebuild his life when he discovers a young woman badly beaten and left for dead near the alligator-infested river. She whispers a cryptic message in O’Brien’s ear, and he makes a promise to her.

It’s an accord O’Brien believes the local police will fulfill. But when authorities drag their feet on the investigation, O’Brien finds the promise he made to his dead wife is about to conflict with the promise he made to the woman who was savagely attacked.

Soon O’Brien is plunging deep into the dark world of human trafficking and sexual slavery. O’Brien finds that an old case he never solved in Miami resurrects it’s head on the banks of an ancient river and tracks him.

O’Brien is tossed into a deadly cat-and-mouse game where the only vow he can make is to stop an evil antagonist with a twisted, Godlike complex that’s hellbent on sacrificing O’Brien to a greater cause.

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Safe Harbor (A Pat Tierney Mystery – book 1) by Rosemary McCracken

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense

* **Shortlisted for the 2010 DEBUT DAGGER AWARD / Crime Writers’ Association***

What would you do to protect your family?

Financial advisor Pat Tierney’s world is shattered when a visitor to her office tells her that Pat’s late husband is the father of a seven-year-old boy. Stunned by the revelation of her husband’s affair, Pat is even more shocked when the woman bolts from the office, leaving young Tommy behind.

When Tommy’s mother is murdered, police tell Pat that the boy may be the killer’s next target. In a desperate race to protect Tommy, Pat searches for the truth and uncovers a deadly scheme involving illegal immigrants, trafficking in human body parts and money laundering.

And Pat discovers that she’ll do just about anything to keep her family safe.

REVIEWS:

“McCracken’s first novel offers a coherent structure, an exact feel for the Toronto locales, and, in Pat, a hugely attractive sleuth figure.” –Toronto Star

“With Safe Harbor, Rosemary McCracken proves why she’s already won international acclaim. This is an absorbing page-turner you won’t want to miss.” –Rick Mofina, bestselling author of The Burning Edge

“Rosemary McCracken has a deft touch for writing believable relationships, especially among families. These particular characters will soon feel like people you know and don’t want out of your life. Add to this an exciting plot and you’ll be ready for a great read.” –Maureen Jennings, author of the Detective William Murdoch mysteries

“The title of Rosemary McCracken’s debut novel, Safe Harbor, resonates on many levels. Safe Harbor, a house that offers refugees with questionable legal status a home, is a central player in the novel’s fast-paced and involving plot. But the words “safe harbor” also reflect the life financial advisor Pat Tierney has chosen to live after her husband Michael’s sudden death. In the opening pages of the novel, Pat is ripped from her safe harbor by a dark secret from her husband’s past. She is forced to meet challenges she could never imagine, but her courageous refusal to turn from danger makes her a very compelling protagonist. This novel will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.” –Gail Bowen, author of the Joanne Kilbourn mysteries

“Safe Harbor, by Rosemary McCracken, is a clever, original combination of domestic cozy and international intrigue. Its heroine, a respectable widow with a good home, a loving family and a lucrative job, suddenly finds herself responsible for a young boy with a mysterious past somehow connected to her own. Torn between saving him and saving her comfortable life, she risks all she has in a story that’s full of twists, turns, surprises and startling revelations. Touching, intriguing and sometimes downright scary, this story hooked me from page one until the final action-packed pages.” –Rosemary Aubert, author of the Ellis Portal mystery series

“This family drama quickly spirals into an intriguing mystery. A highly entertaining read!” –D.J. McIntosh, author of The Witch of Babylon

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The One For Me – January Cove Book 1 by Rachel Hanna

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Fiction, New Adult & College

I n the first book of the January Cove contemporary romance series, Kyle Parker has just started his real estate investment business and is doing well. Unattached and not interested in falling in love, he dives head first into his business in the small coastal Georgia town.

Jenna Davis’s life has come to a screeching halt. After making the worst decision on her life during college, she now finds herself a single mother about to lose her home over a decade later.

When these two cross paths after many years, sparks fly and Kyle puts up a brick wall to protect himself. In this sweeping romance, emotions run high as the two try to find themselves, and each other, again. If you love a modern contemporary romance, this is it!

Here’s a sample:

“Kyle? Are you still with me?” Jenna asked looking at him.

“What? Oh, yeah. I was just thinking about something.” Kyle didn’t know how to feel. Should he kick her to the curb and laugh all the way home at the thought of her being homeless and sad? Should he scoop her up in his arms like he wanted to do? Of course not. That part of his life was long over, and he wasn’t signing up for more hurt from Jenna.

“Thinking that you told me so?” she asked looking down at her lap. She’d changed so much over the years, but some things hadn’t changed at all. The way her hair smelled, even from a few feet away. The way she looked down nervously when she thought someone was angry with her. He’d seen her do it with her parents many times. Even the way her voice lilted in that sweet Southern way that drew him to her in the first place.

“No. Of course not,” he said, lying through his teeth.

“It’s okay, Kyle. You have the right to gloat.”

“Fine. You want me to gloat?” he said standing up, finally unable to hold back his words. “You left me standing there like I didn’t even matter, Jenna. Like our five years together meant nothing to you. So, yes, there is a part of me that feels pretty vindicated in all of this. He might have money now, but you didn’t get the benefit of that, did you?”

“I’m so sorry, Kyle. I should have handled it all better. I know that. I knew it the moment I drove away and saw your face in the rear view mirror. You didn’t deserve that, and maybe that’s why I’m being punished now.”

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Farm Girl by Karen Jones Gowen

Genre(s): History, United States, 1900s, Travel & Cultures, Explore the World, History & Historical Fiction, People & Places

F ARM GIRL, the groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed folklore history by Karen Jones Gowen, is a 2012 top-rated AMAZON BESTSELLER.

“It concerns real life, relatively ordinary activities, drawn with the precision of a Norman Rockwell painting.” ~The Omaha Reader

Set in the Dust Bowl of the American West, this true account of a child coming of age on a 1920′s Nebraska farm, recaptures an era. Young Lucille Marker experiences survival during the Depression, one of the worst dust storms in history, and finally the disintegration of the close-knit community in which she grows up. Readers who like the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder or Willa Cather will enjoy Farm Girl. It takes place on the Marker farm, located near Red Cloud, the locale of Willa Cather’s Nebraska novels. Farm Girl takes one back to a time and place that no longer exists in American culture. Richly photographed throughout with over sixty authentic photos documenting the people and places of the story, this historical, easy-to-read book is suitable for use in the classroom.

“Through the intertwined stories of the life of the Marker family and of the broader historical time period, the book is more than captivating. Gowen’s vivid account of her mother’s life allows Farm Girl to read as seamlessly as if one were recalling personal memories.” ~The Holyoke Enterprise

“Have you thought about writing your family history, but found yourself stuck from the start? Writing a family narrative can be a daunting task, but Karen Jones Gowen found a way to bring her mother’s story to life.” ~Homespun Magazine

“Easily as good as Carol Ryrie Brink’s Caddie Woodlawn, Farm Girl is beautifully done and should be a treat for anyone who loves reading historical books. . . . It is a treasure that will be enjoyed by the young and old alike.” ~McCook Daily Gazette

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Walter’s Purple Heart by Catherine Ryan Hyde

T he “Classic Catherine” Anniversary Edition of WALTER’S PURPLE HEART is now available for sale, with a new Author’s Note by Catherine Ryan Hyde!

“Hyde still soars, turning out another heartwarming tale. Hyde has a sure touch with affairs of the heart.” -Publishers Weekly

“Thanks to Catherine Ryan Hyde’s unwavering brilliance, ‘Walter’s Purple Heart’ is a clear-cut gem.” -Kelly Milner Halls, The Denver Post

From the bestselling author of DON’T LET ME GO, SECOND HAND HEART, WHEN I FOUND YOU, and PAY IT FORWARD, comes a flight of sheer imagination: the story of a love affair that spans two lives, two incarnations–and the many repercussions of a young life cut short by war.

Michael Steeb is an aimless twenty-one-year-old pot farmer in Central California in the 1980s. He has no real plans or interests…until the day he connects with memories of a life that seems to belong to someone else. That “spirit” is Walter, a young American soldier killed in World War II.

Michael’s task is the near-impossible: to lead Walter’s family to closure and peace, to deliver the real truth behind Walter’s Purple Heart, and to somehow achieve the forgiveness absent for so many years so Walter can move on. Michael sets out to find Walter’s best friend Andrew, and Mary Ann, the fiancée Walter left behind. Mary Ann recognizes Walter in Michael immediately. But Andrew sets out to prove that Michael is the worst sort of con man.

Narrated in large part by Walter from beyond the grave, WALTER’S PURPLE HEART is a fast-paced war drama and a deeply felt romance, with a unique twist on the prospect of multiple lives. Catherine Ryan Hyde paints an enduring portrait of a life prematurely lost, and the endless ripples of consequence to those who loved him, in a microcosm that sheds light on the true gravity of war.

“Hyde is a remarkable, insightful storyteller, creating full-bodied characters whose dialogue rings true, with not a word to spare….it’s compelling enough that readers may find themselves finishing it at a single sitting.” -Library Journal

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When I Found You by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Chick-Lit, Domestic Life, Parenting & Relationships, Family Relationships, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Literary Fiction

W hile duck hunting one morning, childless, middle-aged Nathan McCann finds a newborn abandoned in the woods. To his shock, the child–wrapped in a sweater and wearing a tiny knitted hat–is still alive. To his wife’s shock, Nathan wants to adopt the boy…but the child’s grandmother steps in. Nathan makes her promise, however, that one day she’ll bring the boy to meet him so he can reveal that he was the one who rescued him.
Fifteen years later, the widowered Nathan discovers the child abandoned once again–this time at his doorstep. Named Nat, the teenager has grown into a sullen delinquent whose grandmother can no longer tolerate him. Nathan agrees to care for Nat, and the two engage in a battle of wills that spans years. Still, the older man repeatedly assures the youngster that, unlike the rest of the world, he will never abandon him–not even when Nat suffers a trauma that changes both of their lives forever.
From the bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes When I Found You, an exquisite, emotional tale of the unexpected bonds that nothing in life can break.

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The Boomerpreneur Revolution by Richard Grehalva

Genre(s): Business & Investing, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, New Business Enterprises

W hat do baby boomers have that is so valuable in today’s entrepreneurial market? Knowledge and experience!

We have the knowledge, wisdom and experience to advise on all kinds of activities from improving relationships, making more money, career performance and advancement, hobbies, crafts — the list goes on. If you can talk about your skills because you are passionate about them, then you can develop, teach, and sell information products.

This book will show you how to answer this question “where do I start?” and it begins with the 5 Knowledge Activators – Knowledge Activator Number 1 Know Yourself – Knowledge Activator Number 2 Know your Message – Knowledge Activator Number 3 Know your Market – Knowledge Activator Number 4 Know your Business – Knowledge Activator Number 5 Know your Movement and much more. This book gives you the step-by-step to develop, create and publish your online information product business.

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Jacob’s Daughter: Book One (An Amish, Christian Romance) by Samantha Jillian Bayarr

Genre(s): Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction, Romance, Protestantism, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Religious Fiction, Christianity, Christian Fiction, Amish, Inspirational

N EW LOW PRICE!OVER 400,000 copies of Jacob’s Daughter series sold.NOW ALL 7 BOOKS IN THE SERIES AVAILABLE ON KINDLE AND PAPERBACK!
When twenty-eight-year-old LIZZIE BARLOW tries to run from her past, she finds herself hiding out in the same Amish community in which she grew up. With her ten-year-old daughter, Abby, in tow, she fears her secrets will catch up to her.

When ABBY discovers her real father may be living just down the road from where they are staying, she sets off on an adventure to meet him. What she doesn’t know are the many secrets that her mother never shared with her–the same secrets that will turn her life upside down.

JACOB YODER is an Amish widower, trying to raise his ten-year-old son, when his past shows up on his doorstep unexpectedly, threatening to change his life forever.

Will life ever be the same for Lizzie and Jacob again? Or will their mistakes change everything?

Also AVAILABLE, BOOK TWO: Amish Winter Wonderland & BOOK THREE, Under the Mulberry Tree (Jacob’s Daughter series)

Look for BOOK FOUR: Amish Winter of Promises, BOOK FIVE, Amish Summer of Courage, BOOK SIX: An Amish Courtship, BOOK SEVEN: The Quilter’s Son, BOOK EIGHT: An Amish Harvest (Jacob’s Daughter series) coming in 2012

Breakdown by Katherine Amt Hanna

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, United States, Chick-Lit, Domestic Life, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Drama, British & Irish, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Adventure, Post-Apocalyptic

A n influenza plague decimates humanity…
A man loses his wife and baby daughter…
Six years after a pandemic devastates the human population, former rock star Chris Price finally makes it from New York to Britain to reunite with his brother. His passage leaves him scarred, in body and mind, by exposure to humankind at its most desperate and dangerous. But another ordeal awaits him beyond the urban ruins, in an idyllic country refuge where Chris meets a woman, Pauline, who is largely untouched by the world’s horrors. Together, Chris and Pauline undertake the most difficult facet of Chris’s journey: confronting grief, violence, and the man Chris has become. They will discover whether the human spirit is capable of surviving and loving again in this darker, harder world.

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Curly Bill and Ringo: They Rode to Hell Together by Van Holt

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Westerns, Historical Fiction

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CURLY BILL AND RINGO

Why did the legendary gunfighter, Ringo, come to Boot Hill? Rumors and innuendo ignite the small frontier town.
Did the wealthy rancher, Willy Gibson, hire him to combat the cattle rustlers? Was he here to even up some old grudges? Or to hunt down the men who tried to kill him?
Miss Sarah, the most beautiful woman in town, seemed in a much different mood after he checked in at the hotel where she worked.
Curly Bill knew who he was, or thought he should, since they rode together for a time. Curly also remembered that around Ringo, you always watched for signs of trouble, if you were smart.
“Would you mind telling me why you’re in Boot Hill, when you’re supposed to be in hell?” Curly asks.
Ringo glanced at him out of those cold clear blue eyes. “I came back,” he said quietly. “I got lonesome down there. Kept thinking about some fellows I should have taken with me.”

More Old West gunfighting novels by Van Holt:

Dynamite Riders: 9/11 in the Old West
The Last of the Fighting Farrells
The Bushwhackers
Hellbound Express
Wild Desert Rose
Rubeck’s Raiders
The Fortune Hunters
Blood in the Hills
The Stranger from Hell
The Man Called Bowdry
The Vultures
Hunt the Killers Down

Coming soon by Van Holt:

The Bounty Hunters
Six-Gun Solution
So Long, Stranger

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Jack with a Twist by Brenda Janowitz

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Humor, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Contemporary Fiction

P lanning a wedding can be a trying experience…

A little prewedding anxiety is normal for every bride, and Manhattan attorney Brooke Miller isn’t worried. She’s got the loving support of the world’s greatest guy, so planning her nuptials should be a piece of cake.

But that was yesterday.

Today, Brooke’s landed her first big case and has just discovered that the opposing attorney is none other than her fi ancé, Jack. But that’s okay. These two professionals aren’t going to let a little courtroom sparring get their legal briefs in a bunch.… Right?

Wrong!

Now Jack’s pulling every dirty trick in the law books, and Brooke’s starting to suspect that maybe he isn’t the man she thought he was. Warring with her fi ancé at work and at home, Brooke realizes that she’ll have to choose between the case of her life, or actually having a life.

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My Cheeky Angel: Book #1- Romance and Heavenly Spirits! (Angels with Attitudes) by Mimi Barbour

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Fantasy & Futuristic, Fantasy, Romantic Comedy

* ***5- Star Reviews for MY CHEEKY ANGEL

“Once again, Ms. Barbour has woven a love story into the paranormal without diving into the darker side of the genre.” ~ reviewed by Sweet Falene

“With an easy flowing style and an eye for characterization, Ms. Barbour creates an entertaining and delightful story that makes me think angels might actually be out there!” ~ reviewed by Sue Rees

“Every one of Barbour’s books are worth your time to read!” ~ Noley

***OVERVIEW:

Woman-hater, tomboy and a Cheeky Angel! Sparks fly when the tomboy grows
up and decides to make drastic changes to her boring life, and thanks to her
helpful angel she’s goes all out. Instead of being a playmate for her bachelor
buddy, she’s turned into a real dazzler. Now what’s a guy to do?

***More tributes – 5 stars!

It’s a “feel good” story, overall. I would recommend it to a friend.” ~reviewed by Vandernise 1″

Overall, this was a quick read that I truly enjoyed, and I would recommend it to others.” ~Kenetha Stanton

***Think ‘Highway to Heaven’, move forward in time to ‘Touched by an Angel’
and then to today’s ‘A Gifted Man’ – add some spice, a lot of romance
and a great deal of humour, and you’ll have a good idea of what you’ll find in ‘My Cheeky Angel’

Mimi Barbour – Finalist in The 2012 Gayle Wilson contest

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The Golden Scarab (Quest #1) by S.W. Lothian

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Ancient Civilizations, Action & Adventure, Ages 9-12, History & Historical Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy & Magic

W arning: Those of you who read this book will travel through time. If you suffer from motion sickness, you may experience some uncomfortable symptoms as time-travel occurs. If you currently suffer from boredom, you will experience un-boredom while reading this book. If you have a tendency to laugh-out-loud, then you may annoy others sitting close by. If you like action and adventure, strap yourself in for the ride of your life.

“Look out Rick Riordan (Author of The Kane Chronicles), you’ve got some competition…” – Mother Daughter Book Reviews.

An excellent book for ages 9+ (and their parents, grandparents, teachers love it too).
Boys & girls love it because it’s crammed full of great adventure and plenty of humor.

JJ Sterling is a normal 12 year old, living in a normal house, with a normal family. That is, until a normal day turns his life upside down. One day, he’s visiting his dad at the museum, and the next thing he knows, he’s thrust back in time . . . and he’s battling against an army of living statues with his best friend. This definitely isn’t what he would usually call normal. It seems JJ was in the wrong place at the right time, and now he’s on the most awesome adventure of his life.

All is not well in Ancient Egypt and heroes are needed. An evil force threatens the peace, and JJ and his friends have no choice but to be those heroes. Guided by the King of the Gods, they embark on a desperate quest. They must overcome amazing and dangerous challenges, as they search for the only thing that can save Egypt. A magical amulet known as the Golden Scarab is the key to peace. It must not fall into the hands of evil or it will spell disaster.

Heroes take on villains in this action-packed race against time. Who will be first to find the Golden Scarab? Only time will tell.

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Fireman Max and the Vegetable Garden Mystery (The Adventures of Fireman Max Series – Stories for Kids Ages 4-8) by KP Baker

Genre(s): Education & Reference, Careers, Literature & Fiction, Literature, People & Places

J oin Fireman Max as he continues his journey as an honorary firefighter. If your kids loved coming along with Max on his 1st grade field trip to the New York City fire station, they will love joining Max on his latest adventure. Come along with Max as he tries to solve a neighborhood mystery all while working on a good deed for his community. Kids will learn how fun it can be to help the community and how simple acts can really make a big difference. Take the journey with Max, his sister Maddie and their neighbors on this exciting and a bit mysterious adventure.
If you are ready to take your children, ages 4-8, on an adventure that teaches all about good deeds and thinking about others, “Fireman Max and the Vegetable Garden Mystery” will help get you started! Buy “Fireman Max and the Vegetable Garden Mystery” and let the conversations about the good deeds that you and your children can do together begin!

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Slopes of the Sierra – Short Story Collection by L. J. Martin

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Westerns, Short Stories, Single Author

S hort stories of California when the transcontinental railroad was only a dream, when the Civil War was looming, and when the state was an eclectic mixture of argonauts from all over the earth. An exciting time, a tumultuous time, and a time of both conflict and conviviality.

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Up, Back, and Away by K. Velk

Genre(s): Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy & Magic

M iles McTavish, 15, is undersized and inoffensive. He likes old bicycles, new music, and (don’t say it too loud), model railroading. As the only child of wealthy Dallas executives, it appears that a life of trustafarian ease is his birthright. All those expectations are upended, however, the day he is summoned to the hospital bed of his friend (and fellow English three-speed enthusiast), Morgan Davies. Professor Davies has a secret to share: he once was a time traveler. He also has a task for his young friend: Miles is to travel back in time to 1928, and across the sea to England. Once there, he is to find “a girl with a gift, a girl born out of her time” and a “secret that was not meant to be” and then return home with them both. Miles must first find the courage to pass through the strange portal in the Vermont woods that will launch him on this mission, and then to face down a series of do-or-die crises (including a crisis of confidence). He must also navigate the low-tech, class-bound world of England in 1928 while keeping his true identity a secret. Miles’ quest for the girl and the secret carries him from a great estate in England’s beautiful countryside to London’s jazz-age cabarets, and from terrified boy to heroic young man.

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A Sealed Fate by Lisa Gordon

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Contemporary Fiction

T o escape the pain of failed relationships and careers, both Valda and Larissa take themselves to Dubai seeking not only success, but a reason and purpose in life. Valda does indeed find success and to her astonishment
love, but all is threatened when she is introduced to a billionaire Sheikh. Her clandestine relationship with the Sheikh, propels her into a murky web of deceit, and she turns to Larissa for help. As an astrologer, Larissa predicts that Valda and the Sheikh’s destinies were sealed from the moment of their first meeting; however she keeps the dire fate that she reads in the charts a secret. Together, Valda and Larissa take a gamble in a game of cosmic Russian Roulette where the stakes are their lives and their adversary, Fate itself.
Can they beat Fate? Can freewill triumph?
This pacey, gritty thriller has a spiritual theme which bravely merges genres and embraces with sensitivity personal relationships underlying the theme of choice versus chance. Upbeat and contemporary in style, A Sealed Fate features an eclectic mix of characters awash with local colour.

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Descension (The Mystic Series) by B.C. Burgess

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Fantasy & Futuristic, Nonfiction, New Adult & College, Paranormal, Witches & Wizards

A Magical Journey of Epic Romance

Layla
After three years caring for her dying mother, Layla Callaway learns she was adopted under unusual circumstances. Following a cryptic message to seek her birth family in Oregon, Layla uproots her life to find out the truth about her past. And herself.

Quin
Quin’s natural charisma is attractive to plenty of women, but he longs for the one he’s been dreaming of his entire life. When that day arrives, not only is he breathless, he’s confronted with the challenge of a lifetime – an innate need to keep her safe and forever by his side.

The Enemy
Through manipulation and dark magic, Agro uses the powers of others to elevate his supremacy and wealth. When he discovers Layla didn’t die at birth, he sets out to find and possess her.

Stretching from coast to coast and teeming with loathed villains and beloved heroes, The Mystic Series is rich with emotion, magic and intrigue. Whether the reader is laughing, crying or falling in love, they’ll find themselves invested in Layla’s fate through the rich dialogue and emotionally driven characters that weave the web of this fiery tale.

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Picnic at the Iron Curtain: A Memoir: From the fall of the Berlin Wall to Ukraine’s Orange Revolution by Susan Viets

Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Historical, History, Europe, Ukraine

W elcome to the world of collapsing Communism. It is the eve of the fall of the Berlin Wall when people are still willing to risk all to cross the Iron Curtain to the West. In this adventure-packed memoir Susan Viets, a student turned journalist, arrives in Communist Hungary in 1988 and begins reporting for the Guardian, not at all prepared for what lies ahead. She helps East Germans escape to the West at a picnic, moves to the Soviet Union where she battles authorities for accreditation as the first foreign journalist in Ukraine and then watches, amazed, as the entire political system collapses. Lured by new travel opportunities, Viets shops her way across Central Asia, stumbling into a tank attack in Tajikistan and the start of the Tajik civil war.

“Picnic at the Iron Curtain” shows every day people at the centre of dramatic events from Budapest to Bishkek and Chernobyl to Chechnya. It is a memoir that spans a period of momentous historical change from 1988-1998, following through with an eyewitness account of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution in 2004.

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Alaska be Damned! by Robert Hatting

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Political, Romance, Contemporary Fiction

A romantic drama set in the “Last Frontier.” A successful series of rescues causes all manners of problems for Skipper Ben Reed. Follow the rules and let them die? Not likely! His decisions sets a course only brave men and women can follow. See what happens when independent citizens of Alaska decide to take back what’s theirs. Rated PG-15. 140,000 words.

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My Name Is Joe by Stefan Bourque

I f you loved Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, then you’ll love My Name Is Joe!

After a routine check-up, Joe’s doctor drops a bombshell and advises him to get his affairs in order. Devastated by the news, Joe spirals into a world of introspection. Middle-aged and single, he regrets taking his time for granted and is terrified at the prospect of not having fully lived.

With that key thought pressing on his mind, Joe sets out to leave his mark on the world before it’s too late. His single act of kindness sets into motion circumstances that transform not only the lives of a struggling single mother and her young son, but also his own life. By reaching beyond himself, he learns that hope and redemption are never beyond reach, and it’s never too late to live.

Reviews

“Last year I was diagnosed with cancer. I have been treated and am now in the waiting stages. Waiting to see if it stays away or comes back. I have been in a kind of limbo. Not working and not really living. This book really woke me up.” — Linda W.

“Words like grace, humanity, peace and worth all belong in a review for this book. This is the first book in a long time that looks, really looks, at what it means to be human.” — Kristen C.

“Bourque’s prose is beautiful. Joe’s musings on his life could apply to a lot of us and his resolve to make the last part of his life meaningful is a joy to read.” — Judith R.

“An incredibly moving story about the power of human kindness. Stefan Bourque wrote a beautiful, heartwarming story.” — Heather C.

“I have never written a book review before but I felt I had to put in 5 stars for this one, a very heartwarming book that made me cry. Amazing book!” — Amazon Reviewer

“This book seemed so autobiographical, it was hard to believe it was a work of fiction. I cannot imagine how the author had thoughts that rang so true.” — Amazon Reviewer

“Wonderful book! Makes one introspective and have deep thoughts about the way each of us live our lives. It truly touched my heart.” — Amazon Reviewer

“Stefan Bourque is a gifted and talented writer. Couldn’t put the book down once I started reading.” — Rob A.

“The writing is just beautiful; in fact, I’ve slowed my pace in order to savor it and make it last as long as possible.” — Amazon Reviewer

“A book this well-written is such a gift.” — Amazon Reviewer

“Restored my faith in the potential for human kindness.” — Goodreads Reviewer

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The Jerusalem Puzzle by Laurence O’Bryan

A n archaic manuscript contains a secret, one that could change the world …

The second in the series, from the author of The Istanbul Puzzle.

Behind Lady Tunshuq’s Palace in the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem, archaeologist, Max Keiser, has been found dead.

In the same city, Doctor Susan Hunter who was translating an ancient script discovered in Istanbul, is missing.

With his girlfriend Isabel Sharp, Sean Ryan is about to piece together the mystery of his colleague Max’s death and Susan’s disappearance. But as they explore the ancient and troubled city, they soon find themselves drawn into a dangerous and deadly game of fire.

A taut thriller in the tradition of Dan Brown and Robert Harris.

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Praise for The Jerusalem Puzzle: ‘A brisk plot…which draws the reader into a conspiratorial rapport.’ Telegraph ‘This stylish conspiracy thriller is a Turkish delight…combines plenty of stirring action with fascinating historical detail’ Irish Independent

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Florida Roadkill: A Novel (Serge Storms) by Tim Dorsey

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Humor, United States, Contemporary Fiction

S unshine State trivia buff Serge A. Storms loves eliminating jerks and pests. His drug-addled partner Coleman loves cartoons. Hot stripper Sharon Rhodes loves cocaine, especially when purchased with rich dead men’s money.On the other hand, there’s Sean and David, who love fishing and are kind to animals — and who are about to cross paths with a suitcase filled with $5 million in stolen insurance money. Serge wants the suitcase. Sharon wants the suitcase. Coleman wants more drugs . . . and the suitcase. In the meantime, there’s murder by gun, Space Shuttle, Barbie doll, and Levi’s 501s.In other words, welcome to Tim Dorsey’s Florida — where nobody gets out unscathed and untanned!

Swim to Me: A Novel by Betsy Carter

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Literary, United States, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction

I t’s a fresh start for Delores Walker when she boards a Greyhound bus bound for Florida. Leaving the Bronx far behind, she’s headed for sunny Weeki Wachee Springs, frayed roadside attraction in danger of becoming obsolete with the opening of Walt Disney’s latest creation, only miles up the road. Always more suited for a life underwater, Delores joins a group of other aquatic hopefuls in this City of Live Mermaids, where she discovers a world of sequined tails and amphibious theme shows that even Disney couldn’t dream up. It’s in this fantastic place of make-believe and reinvention that Delores Walker becomes Delores Taurus, Florida’s most unlikely celebrity.

Bringing together an eccentric assortment of outcasts, poseurs, and underdogs, this wise and poignant novel conjures up a time in America when anything was possible, especially in the Sunshine State. A story of family, chasing dreams and finding your way, Swim To Me will have you believing the impossible–even in mermaids from the Bronx.

Mud, Sweat, and Tears: The Autobiography by Bear Grylls

Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Arts & Literature, Entertainers, Memoirs, Specific Groups, Adventurers & Explorers, Humor & Entertainment, Sports & Outdoors, Hiking & Camping, Instructional, Mountaineering, Mountain Climbing, Survival Skills

“ Bear Grylls is a veritable superhero….The former UK Special Forces paratrooper has braved the world’s harshest environments.”
–Hampton Sides, Outside Magazine”Bear Grylls is one tough, crazy dude.”
–Washington PostAlready a #1 London Sunday Times Bestseller, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is the adrenaline-fueled autobiography of the mega-popular star of the hit survival series Man Vs. Wild, adventurer Bear Grylls. A former British Special Forces commando, a man who has always sought the ultimate in dangerous challenges, Bear’s true story reads like an outdoors action and adventure novel. But Bear’s story is true–full of breathtaking escapes and remarkable exploits that would make any Jack London or H. Ryder Haggard hero proud.

FIFTH GOSPEL – A Novel (Rosicrucian Quartet) by Adriana Koulias

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Metaphysical, Historical Fiction

F rom the acclaimed Author of TEMPLE OF THE GRAIL, THE SEAL and THE SIXTH KEY comes a singular achievement, a novel that transcends the four known gospels to unveil a secret kept hidden for centuries: the secret of the two Jesus Children.

It is 1244 and the Castle of Montségur is under siege. Trapped in the small fortress perched high in the Pyrenees Cathars and their supporters fight to avoid death on the pyre at the hands of the Catholic Church. Amidst the carnage and mayhem of war, a woman mysteriously appears to Cathar Perfect, Bertrand Marty – a woman with a tale to tell.

Two worlds collide, Judea and France, as she unfolds a story of shattering proportions, revealing secrets, both dangerous and devastating, which have been hidden for centuries in the annals of a Fifth gospel.

A story of courage and sacrifice, of faith beyond life, and of astounding secrets buried in time.

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THE SEAL (Rosicrucian Quartet) by Adriana Koulias

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Historical, Literary Fiction

# 1 BEST SELLING HISTORICAL FICTION FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR ADRIANA KOULIAS. TRANSLATED INTO FOUR LANGUAGES THIS IS A MUST FOR HISTORY BUFFS AND TEMPLAR FANS.It is the year 1307 and the ancient Order of the Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon is in grave danger. The King of France and Pope Clement V are plotting its destruction and scheming to appropriate the Order’s most sacred relic: the Grand Master’s seal.The seal is taken away by Etienne de Congost, a battle-weary but incorruptible man who flees through a world in ruin, dodging plots and papal spies in a life and death struggle to keep the secret from evil hands.The outcome of Etienne’s desperate journey is discovered 700 years later by a writer who visits Lockenhaus Castle in Austria to research a book on the Templars. Together with an eccentric local woman he begins to untangle the web of destiny that binds them both to the mystery of the Seal.

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Just Evil (The Evil Trilogy Book One) by Vickie McKeehan

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Suspense, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Mystery & Suspense

T he Evil Trilogy
Despite growing up together in their trendy Beverly Hills neighborhood, three best friends hide dark childhoods. The lives of Kit, Baylee and Quinn have been anything but perfect. Little do they know a stranger is about to unravel long, buried secrets, bringing the past back to life with a vengeance.

Just Evil
Kit Griffin has finally overcome a painful childhood at the hands of her mother, former actress Alana Stevens. No longer living in the grasp of the cold, tyrannical woman, Kit’s life is finally on track. That is, until Alana is found brutally murdered on Mother’s Day, pulling Kit back to the dark horrors of her past. To make matters worse, the police consider Kit the prime suspect.

Jake Boston is an old family friend and the man Kit has loved since she was a teen. He’s fighting his own demons as a suspect in his wife’s murder two years earlier. Despite his past, he’s determined to win Kit over once and for all. But before that can happen they need to convince the police there’s a killer working his way down a list with cold-hearted vengeance in mind.

Forced to delve into Alana’s dark past, Jake and Kit uncover a forty-year-old double murder leading them straight to the door of a legal dynasty. Soon they find out just how far the heirs will go to keep the past buried.

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Seduction of the Scepter by E. Rose Sabin

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Literary, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

A t her sister’s wedding feast, young Lara Basmajinik shares a single dance with handsome Prince Kaz. Beautiful, intelligent and born into a prominent ruling family, Lara seems the perfect match for this prince and future king. But when Kaz is accused of murder and imprisoned for life, Lara marries Jaederion, his feeble-minded younger brother.

Now Lara reigns as queen, and she must at last decide where her loyalties lie: with the only man she has ever loved, with the political needs of the nation, or with her own increasing thirst for power.

“With uncommon mastery, Sabin tells a timeless story that is ensconced in a fantasy world so filled with vibrant characters that the reader is held captive until the very last page.” ~ Deborah LeBlanc, author of Water Witch

​​”I became immediately enchanted by the adventures of Lara, a young 18th century noblewoman who becomes mistress of a kingdom. With attention to character development and rich detail of setting and customs, Sabin brings it alive.” -Marge Simon, Bram Stoker winning author of VECTORS: A Week in the Death of a Planet

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Red Sky, Blue Moon by Bruce Golden

Genre(s): History, Americas, Native American, Literature & Fiction, United States, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Colonization

A ncient aliens seed the primordial oceans of Earth with protoplasmic material found on other worlds, then return millennia later to see what they have wrought. They not only observe the human civilizations they find, they contact some of them, conducting investigative studies. When they leave, they decide to cull large groups of humans and their environs, which they convey across
the galaxy and transplant onto another world to continue their study. Ultimately this great speciation experiment will have unexpected and dire consequences for the experimenters.

Meanwhile, on this new world, a group of Vikings evolve over the centuries into a cutthroat corporate culture of racial purists in an early industrial society. They have designs on the lands of a nearby continent where primitive tribes of Sioux still cling to their old ways. And they may not be the only forced immigrants on this planet.

War ensues, and at the core of the conflict is a native herb which may be the cure for a disease that ravages the corporatocracy, as well as being the secret to longevity.

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Eagle Lady (Eagle Series) by Rose Victory

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction

L ike to read? Easy reading that takes you away to your own special place, free of worries and concerns. That is the place you sometimes need to go, if only for a little while. EAGLE LADY is the perfect book to do this. Suitable for all ages, it will transport you to a land of chivalry and romance, where good will always prevail over evil. Where you can relax and enjoy a few moments of living in the bygone days of Kings and Knights, Lords and Ladies. It is a beautiful story, set in medieval times, of adventure and humanity with a tiny slice of fantasy that gives it that little bit of magic that will make you sit up and fantasize to your heart’s content.

It tells the story of a Knight that comes home, after loyally serving his King, only to find his father dead and himself the new Lord of an impoverished Holding. Find out how the new Earl of Eagle Rock deals with his problems with the help of his friend and how his Eagle Lady will transform his life.

This is a poignant story of love, friendship and loyalty that will leave you with a happy smile and a craving for more…….. So if you like fictional historical tales this is the book for YOU. Now just cuddle up, download EAGLE LADY and enjoy.

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The Abortionist by Elisha Webster Emerson

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction

I n a hypothetical landscape men earn the right to choose, to abort their role as father, with grace and social standing, through a process called “male abortion.”

Abortee, Klamath Sanders, wants a father more than anything, but her obsession shifts when she spots serial abortionist Jonathan Parker on the local news. Parker, a self-proclaimed artist, creator of human beings, tours the country midst mobs of swooning supporters and impassioned critics and sermonizes the merits of life without guilt. Fatherhood is only an idea, after all. The definitive lines separating right and wrong, idea and thing begin to blur as Klamath builds her life around the search of one nonexistent father. Klamath involves, among many, Oleg, a disgruntled and ailing nursing home resident, Jerome, a paranoid pastor-in-training, and Eliza, a comely, naive southern belle in her decade-long effort to decide whether Jonathan Parker deserves to live or die.

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Crying For Tears: The Sasha Pierce Story by Saleem Little

E very woman faces her own individual heartache at some point or another in her life. Whether it is dealing with the jaded feelings of lost love, the misuse of an abusive man, the disappointment and embarrassment of divorce, or the financial woes of being a single mother; all women must survive some personal tragedy in their lives. In this gripping tale of lost souls, misguided teens, rapists, bastardized children, disease, human trafficking and abuse; three women s lives are tested, nearly torn apart, and then tied together by one motivating force…their wills to survive. After Sasha s father dies from a heroin overdose and her mother gives her up for adoption, she is quickly lost to the allures of the street life; drugs, sex, money. Infatuated with seeming older than her years, she lies to men about her age so they will sleep with her, uses fake ID s to get into clubs, and eventually inherits the burdens of being a single, teen mother with an ailment she must live with forever. Denise s life is scarred by dysfunctional men, drug use, divorce and a mother s agony of dealing with a rebellious child. Since her first divorce Denise s been caring for her two sons alone. From sacrificing for their sakes to spending sleepless nights waiting for them to return safely from the streets, Denise faces a mother s ultimate pain when her son becomes a suspect in a murder. Amina is a poor girl from South Africa. Like so many children in her village, her parents have passed away from AIDS. She is forced to care for her brothers and sisters alone at the age of fourteen. Enticed by a friend to come work for her friends in Norway, Amina soon finds herself in a brothel being forced to prostitute by brutal traffickers. See how six degrees of separation ties the lives of these three women together in this spell bounding novel by Saleem Little.

About the Author

Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Saleem is the product of a single-parent home. Though surrounded by the evils of the street life he always found an escape in music in literature. Music and books were a fantasy world he could escape to when the pressures of the real world became overbearing. At a young age he began to pen poems, songs, and short stories. This love of writing, and ability to do so, developed over the years and at the age of 21, he began his writing career. After two attempts between the ages of 21 and 24 he figured he had finally gotten it right. The death of his close friend motivated the writer to become more reflective and introspective with his work. This friend, Kareem Williams, became the spirit of the protaganist as well as other characters in his first release GET IN, GET OUT. Once released, realizing the readers may have fallen in love with the character Lexi, the fiance of Marquise, he decided to pen LOVE AND THE GAME, which served as an extended version to GET IN, GET OUT for those who wanted to know what Lexi’s fate would be after losing Marquise and being forced to fend for herself. After the critically acclaimed LOVE AND THE GAME, Saleem finished a manuscript he had begun about human trafficking. in CRYING FOR TEARS, Saleem hoped to highlight the parallels between young women who are lured by money to prostitute in an urban setting and the horrific global trade of women for the same reason. Saleem then went on to release the SINCERELY YOURS series, which were anthologies written in order to bring readers closer to the author. SINCERELY YOURS II was released May 12th and another novel titled G.O.D. is slated for release some time in 2012.

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Shadowland by C.M. Gray

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical, World Literature, Mythology, Arthurian, Fairy Tales, Sword & Sorcery, Teens

W e grow up with the Legend of King Arthur … But where did he come from? Who was Merlin? What part did the Druids play in bringing Arthur to his round table? This is the story that came before, when Britain was just a Shadowland.

Shadowland is a story of historical fantasy set in Dark Ages Britain.

`I have lived more years than I can remember, probably more than the sum of all your years combined. Kings have called me friend and brigands have sworn to burn the flesh from my bones even if they have to search all seven halls of the shadowland to find me.’

On the night of midwinter’s eve, a storyteller takes his listeners back to the Dark ages and a tale from his youth.

Deserted by its Roman masters, Britain has been invaded by the Saxons at the invitation of Vortigern, traitorous leader of the Britons. Now, as the tribes unite to reclaim their land, one man must rise to lead them and become their true and only king.

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NASTRAGULL (Pirates) by Erik Martin Will%C3%A9n

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Space Opera

N ASTRAGULL: Pirates (Volume 1).

As a tight-knit group of human cadets heads home after eight years of military training, their interstellar transport, Bright Star, comes under attack by pirates–and after a bloody battle, they’re taken prisoner. One of the cadets, Alec Horn, eventually manages to escape with the Bright Star’s captain and an emperor’s ransom in loot. Together, they set out on a harrowing adventure to rescue their friends and comrades.

There are just two minor complications: during Alec’s captivity, he “awakened” to the voice of the universe, Nastra–and worse, he fell madly in love with a young pirate woman, Alexa. Theirs is a forbidden love, one that will soon embroil everyone and everything they know in the madness of the Third Universal War.

Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the known universe, a creature that has hibernated for thousands of years rises from her long rest: the ruthless alien known as Marquessa De La Hoff, history’s most feared military commander.
Alec and Hoff are linked by an intricate network of fate, history, and destiny. As they learn much later, Nastra speaks to us all; everyone hears it, but few actually listen. The day you do listen to the universe and the words of its parent–the creator, GULL–is the day you have “awakened” to your full potential.

Only Alec and Hoff are currently “awake.” Neither understands what’s happening, though each is gradually becoming aware of the other–and of what Nastra is trying to tell them. But for its own mysterious reasons, the universe cannot allow more than one listener at a time. Therefore, it prepares to birth a messiah: the NASTRAGULL, a child who must set the universal balance right…lest the universe cease to exist altogether.

Category: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Military, Adventure, Horror, Drama.

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Crossroads Serenade: A Novel by Laurie Adair Grove

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Fiction

S mall town prairie girl Meredith had an okay life, as far as as she knew, until her mom married drunken, abusive Raymond. A few years later, at fifteen, Meredith had taken more than enough of what he dished out, and the day finally came when she decided to leave town. Maybe she just needed to rest a while, or maybe it was fate that drew her in to The Serenade, but that day Meredith’s life changed for the better in the midst of a new group of people: young and old, traditional and contemporary women and men who offered her their support and friendship.

In this coming-of-age family saga, Meredith and Pete McBride, who is from a cattle ranching family, romance each other, and fall in love in high school, with plans to spend the rest of their lives together. But circumstances drive them away from each other, threatening to keep them apart forever. Meredith, with the help and encouragement of her circle of friends, eventually emerges from her hardened background, at last feeling like she has found her true family, and the man who is her one true love.

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Outcomerun – Positivity gives you the Edge by Eoin Ryan

Genre(s): Self-Help, Happiness, Self-Esteem

H ow does Positivity give you the Edge?

Allow me to prove it by simply using the opposite. Do this experiment now: I want you to tell yourself repeatedly: ‘I am utterly useless and I am guaranteed 100% to fail’. Make it worse by adding this to the end: ‘and everyone knows it…’ Say it at least 10 times out loud. [Start now] Did you feel vibrant and full of energy saying it? Did you continue all the way to 10? I bet most of you didn’t say it out loud…? For those of you who didn’t do it at all – did the thoughts of saying it make you feel too uncomfortable? No problem. If it’s any consolation, I felt terrible writing it.

Outcomerun – Positivity gives you the Edge is an antidote to negativity. The exaggerated experiment you just did is a played up representation of how many people view themselves. The feelings you experienced link to your thoughts and reverberate through your body. Change your thoughts and habits and you will change how you feel about yourself.

Outcomerun through the 7 Pillars will bring you on a journey towards greater Positivity and you’ll become more active. It is a unique self-development book that works on both the mind and the body. We know they are linked, so why not work on both simultaneously?

Become the Positive person you really want to be while getting fitter. Healthy body – healthy mind.

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The Way Is a River of Stars: A Buddhist’s Journey Through Northern Spain on the Camino Pilgrim Route by Helen Burns

Genre(s): Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Travel, Europe, Spain, General, Specialty Travel, Literary & Religious

I n a memoir of saints, sages, and swollen ankles, Helen walks across the Catholic heartland of Northern Spain. Her chosen route is the picturesque Camino Way, a Christian pilgrimage revered since medieval times. Ancient towns and villages, each with a distinct culture and cuisine, mark the way.

Memories and miles intertwine, spanning not only the countryside but also her Christian upbringing and later life as a Buddhist. What is it that compels her into the cathedrals and rustic churches she finds during her month-long journey?

‘Just as I walked from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela – a different woman now to the one who began – I also travelled from one religion to another. Perhaps I put on pilgrim boots to better understand the message of each – the verbs of their prayers – what it means to engage with life, the joys of aloneness and the delights of company.’

Through recollections of meditation retreats, monasteries in Burma and encounters with the gilded Saints and Madonnas of Spanish cathedrals, Helen contemplates the heart of two religions, in her quest for deeper meanings that can unite us all.

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All the Roads That Lead From Home by Anne Leigh Parrish

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Short Stories, Single Author, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Contemporary Fiction

“ Anne Leigh Parrish has written a collection of stories that deserve a place on the shelf next to Raymond Carver, Tom Boyle, Richard Bausch, and other investigators of lives gone wrong. Parrish writes with painful clarity about marriages turned sour, children at war with their parents, women drifting from one damaging relationship to another, and about unexpected acts of generosity-an impoverished woman giving her battered piano to a priest who had befriended her, a schoolgirl who bribes a boy to pretend an interest in an overweight classmate, then finds that her kindness has disastrous consequences. These are potent and artful stories, from a writer who warrants attentive reading.” – C. Michael Curtis, Fiction Editor, The Atlantic Monthly

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Loyal To A Degree by Horst Christian

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, History, Military, World War II, Historical Fiction

B ased on a true story, a young boy in World War II Germany is forced to become a man well before his time, or perish.

Karl Veth is 14 years old and as mandated by German law, a member of Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth). He is the assistant to the leader of a KLV camp in Poland – an air raid evacuation camp where 120 German boys under the age of 12 were sent to protect them from the bombings in Berlin. As the Russian army advances and breaks through the German defense lines, Karl is put in command of safely transporting the boys from Poland back to their families in Berlin. He must, however, do this without any help from headquarters.

Once back in Berlin, Karl receives new orders. Having spent a great deal of time exploring the subway tunnels of Berlin when he was younger, Karl has unique knowledge of the subway system. Upon learning that he is a “subway rat”, the SS takes advantage of Karl’s knowledge and orders him to act as a guide for SS demolition commandos in the tunnels.

While the Russians move closer and the fall of Berlin is imminent, Karl is in the midst of the destruction of the city where he was born. Every day he sees and smells death on the streets and as he does so, his loyalty begins to waver.

Hungry, scared, and disillusioned with the war, Karl must constantly rely on his wits simply to stay alive. As a member of the Hitler Youth he is expected to fight like a soldier, however, he reaches a point where he must make a critical decision – live or die.

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Still Life With Murder (Nell Sweeney Mystery Series, Book 1) by P.B. Ryan

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Historical, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Historical Fiction, Crime

B ook #1 of P.B. Ryan’s bestselling historical mystery series featuring Boston governess Nell Sweeney and opium-smoking former battle surgeon Will Hewitt. Long thought to have died during the Civil War, Will is arrested for murder, and it’s up to Nell to prove his innocence. Originally published by Berkley Prime Crime.

“A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place. I’m very glad there will be more to come.” New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly

“P.B. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life With Murder…I can’t wait for the next installment.” Bestselling author Victoria Thompson

“If you like fast moving, accurately drawn, historical mysteries, you won’t go wrong by trying Still Life With Murder.” Reviewing the Evidence

“Still Life With Murder is sheer perfection… gripping… powerful… unforgettable…You’ll know you’ve read one hell of a story after you turn the last page!” Reader to Reader Reviews

“This is the first book in the acclaimed Gilded Age Mysteries series, and has many things to recommend it… a tidy package of well-drawn characters, lively story and historical verisimilitude.” MyShelf.com

“…a highly entertaining book with a well-drawn pair of characters who have both sparkling chemistry and conversation. I’m looking forward to more Nell Sweeney mysteries.” All About Romance

“With its rich sense of place and time and a crisp, intelligent plot, readers will speed through this tale and be clamoring for more.” Bestselling author Earlene Fowler

“Utterly absorbing. Vividly alive characters in a setting so clearly portrayed that one could step right into it. A very clever plot in which each clue is clearly offered and yet the identity of the murderer is a complete surprise.” Roberta Gellis

“This debut mystery is a winner, with a feisty heroine, a colorful historical backdrop and a strong mystery rife with complexities. An ideal blend of history and mystery.” Romantic Times BookReviews

About the Author: Patricia Ryan has written more than two dozen novels, which have garnered rave reviews and been published in over twenty countries. A RITA winner (for Silken Threads) and four-time nominee, she is also the recipient of two Romantic Times Awards and a Mary Higgins Clark Award nomination for the second book of her bestselling historical mystery series featuring Boston governess Nell Sweeney, which she wrote under the name P.B. Ryan. Pat’s Evil Twin, Pamela Burford, is also a published romance novelist. Visit Pat’s website at pb-ryan.com

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The Forever Girl PART ONE (Free Extended Sample) by Rebecca Hamilton

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Horror, Occult, Romance, New Adult & College

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“Whatever you do, fight.”

Sophia’s family has skeletons, but they aren’t in their graves.

At twenty-two, practicing Wiccan Sophia Parsons is scratching out a living waiting tables in her Rocky Mountain hometown, a pariah after a string of unsolved murders with only one thing in common: her.

Sophia can imagine lots of ways to improve her life, but she’d settle for just getting rid of the buzzing noise in her head. When the spell she casts goes wrong, the static turns into voices. Her personal demons get company, and the newcomers are dangerous.

One of them is a man named Charles, who Sophia falls for despite her better judgment. He has connections that might help her unveil the mystery surrounding her ancestor’s hanging, but she gets more than she bargains for when she finally decides to trust him.

Survival in his world, she learns, means not asking questions and staying out of the immortal council’s way. It’s a line she crossed long ago. If Sophia wants to survive the council and save the people she loves, she must accept who she is, perform dark magic, and fight to the death for her freedom.

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The Gringo: A Memoir by J. Grigsby Crawford

Genre(s): Biographies & Memoirs, Memoirs, Travel, South America, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands, Latin America

W ithin weeks of arriving as a volunteer in a remote corner of South America, Crawford got a lot more than he bargained for: a narrow escape from a kidnapping plot hatched by the people he was sent there to help. Then things only got stranger. In his quest to find adventure, Crawford undertook a savage journey of danger, drugs, sex, and alarming illness. What resulted is The Gringo: one part literary tale of two lonely years in the Amazon jungle and one part gonzo-journalism account of life in the Peace Corps, an agency wandering aimlessly through the twenty-first century. Filled with sharp humor and eye-opening observations about the human condition, this is an unforgettable story that grabs the reader and doesn’t let go.

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