Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294171
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
What’re ten seconds compared to a lifetime? Bookstore manager and amateur detective Delilah Duffy knows better than most that disaster strikes in seconds. When Beach Read’s Happily Ever After Book Bash ends in fiery destruction, everything she’s worked for burns with it—her home, business, and relationship with Sam. But when Beach Read’s owner offers her two weeks to find the culprit to ensure his insurance claim, Delilah knows this is her last chance to rebuild her treasured bookstore and get her life back. So, pregnant and brokenhearted, Delilah directs her anger toward what she’s good at—solving mysteries. Hot on the trail of an arsonist while her nemesis is on hers, Delilah partners with her investigative journalist uncle Clark Duffy to piece together clues, confront suspects, and fight for the truth with more at stake than ever before. Will she solve the case before the pyromaniac strikes again? Or will all her island dreams end in an inferno? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was intrigued to see what was going to happen next, and how the whole mystery would play out and the culprit revealed. I never guessed the ending at all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a suspenseful and captivating novel that will keep readers enthralled until the final page.”
Pyra-Sea: A Delilah Duffy Mystery
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294171
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
What’re ten seconds compared to a lifetime? Bookstore manager and amateur detective Delilah Duffy knows better than most that disaster strikes in seconds. When Beach Read’s Happily Ever After Book Bash ends in fiery destruction, everything she’s worked for burns with it—her home, business, and relationship with Sam. But when Beach Read’s owner offers her two weeks to find the culprit to ensure his insurance claim, Delilah knows this is her last chance to rebuild her treasured bookstore and get her life back. So, pregnant and brokenhearted, Delilah directs her anger toward what she’s good at—solving mysteries. Hot on the trail of an arsonist while her nemesis is on hers, Delilah partners with her investigative journalist uncle Clark Duffy to piece together clues, confront suspects, and fight for the truth with more at stake than ever before. Will she solve the case before the pyromaniac strikes again? Or will all her island dreams end in an inferno? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was intrigued to see what was going to happen next, and how the whole mystery would play out and the culprit revealed. I never guessed the ending at all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a suspenseful and captivating novel that will keep readers enthralled until the final page.”
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294171
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
What’re ten seconds compared to a lifetime? Bookstore manager and amateur detective Delilah Duffy knows better than most that disaster strikes in seconds. When Beach Read’s Happily Ever After Book Bash ends in fiery destruction, everything she’s worked for burns with it—her home, business, and relationship with Sam. But when Beach Read’s owner offers her two weeks to find the culprit to ensure his insurance claim, Delilah knows this is her last chance to rebuild her treasured bookstore and get her life back. So, pregnant and brokenhearted, Delilah directs her anger toward what she’s good at—solving mysteries. Hot on the trail of an arsonist while her nemesis is on hers, Delilah partners with her investigative journalist uncle Clark Duffy to piece together clues, confront suspects, and fight for the truth with more at stake than ever before. Will she solve the case before the pyromaniac strikes again? Or will all her island dreams end in an inferno? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was intrigued to see what was going to happen next, and how the whole mystery would play out and the culprit revealed. I never guessed the ending at all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a suspenseful and captivating novel that will keep readers enthralled until the final page.”
Sea-Crossed: A Delilah Duffy Mystery
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294155
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Some secrets are kept to be kind. A normal beach life managing Beach Read Books with Sam by her side—that’s all infamous mystery-solver Delilah Duffy wants. Torture, pain, and misery—that’s all someone else wants for her. She’s being watched. She’s also worried about Sam—he’s gone and disturbingly silent. Sam wouldn’t ghost her—*she knows that*—though that’s what everyone thinks. But the longer his silence, the harder it is to make sense of it, especially *now* when she needs him most. Struggling with Sam’s mystery, she becomes embattled in another. When an elegant dinner party at Mike’s restaurant takes a poisonous turn, the “book queen with a thing for crime scenes” must do all she can to save her friend from a murder charge. Desperate to break the case before her worst fears break her, Delilah must untangle the secrets holding her hostage while protecting one of her own, and she’s never felt more alone or at risk. With her future with Sam in danger, what lines will she cross to get to the truth? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It's so good to be back in Delilah's world. I love how quirky she is… These books are addictive.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a real page-turner for me.”
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294155
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Some secrets are kept to be kind. A normal beach life managing Beach Read Books with Sam by her side—that’s all infamous mystery-solver Delilah Duffy wants. Torture, pain, and misery—that’s all someone else wants for her. She’s being watched. She’s also worried about Sam—he’s gone and disturbingly silent. Sam wouldn’t ghost her—*she knows that*—though that’s what everyone thinks. But the longer his silence, the harder it is to make sense of it, especially *now* when she needs him most. Struggling with Sam’s mystery, she becomes embattled in another. When an elegant dinner party at Mike’s restaurant takes a poisonous turn, the “book queen with a thing for crime scenes” must do all she can to save her friend from a murder charge. Desperate to break the case before her worst fears break her, Delilah must untangle the secrets holding her hostage while protecting one of her own, and she’s never felt more alone or at risk. With her future with Sam in danger, what lines will she cross to get to the truth? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It's so good to be back in Delilah's world. I love how quirky she is… These books are addictive.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a real page-turner for me.”
The Delilah Duffy Mystery Series Boxset
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1244
Book Description
Running a successful bookstore in a small seaside town can be murder! Meet Delilah Duffy. A gutsy but error-prone book nerd starting over as manager of Beach Read Books on the island she loved as a child and hoping to disappear into the anonymous folds of a small tourist town. But home to her flighty Duffy relatives and first love and heartbreak, Sam Teague, her second chance is no vacation. When a murder happens the night before her grand opening, Delilah must unravel the mystery to save herself and her business, propelling her into an unexpected role as an amateur sleuth. Follow Delilah’s puzzling cases in this five-book series as she battles murderers, arsonists, thieves, and her high anxiety in her ultimate quest for love, family, and a quiet beach life. Get the small-town mystery and romance series that readers describe as “funny,” “thrilling,” and “suspenseful.”
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1244
Book Description
Running a successful bookstore in a small seaside town can be murder! Meet Delilah Duffy. A gutsy but error-prone book nerd starting over as manager of Beach Read Books on the island she loved as a child and hoping to disappear into the anonymous folds of a small tourist town. But home to her flighty Duffy relatives and first love and heartbreak, Sam Teague, her second chance is no vacation. When a murder happens the night before her grand opening, Delilah must unravel the mystery to save herself and her business, propelling her into an unexpected role as an amateur sleuth. Follow Delilah’s puzzling cases in this five-book series as she battles murderers, arsonists, thieves, and her high anxiety in her ultimate quest for love, family, and a quiet beach life. Get the small-town mystery and romance series that readers describe as “funny,” “thrilling,” and “suspenseful.”
Odd-A-Sea: A Delilah Duffy Mystery
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 099629418X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
All it takes is one mistake to ruin everything. With a growing family, a successful business, and a mega-bestselling book series, Delilah Duffy has finally won the life she’s battled for since moving to the island. Almost. She fears the oasis she’s created with Sam will come to a quick end when Chris Kayne returns for her—a fear exacerbated by media coverage of her upcoming book release and approaching wedding. When a studio executive’s odd murder thrusts Delilah into the investigation, her fears become reality. One strange death to the next, Chris Kayne is back to enact his dark plans. Or is he? After everything she’s learned about her supervillain soulmate, Delilah doesn’t believe it—or doesn’t want to. With the stakes higher than ever and the body count rising, unraveling the killer’s twisted game is the only way to secure her happily-ever-after… if she and her loves can survive it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a real page-turner for me. I literally cried in a part of this book!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Delilah Duffy series has been filled with mystery, family drama, and romance. I have cried, laughed, and been shocked throughout the series.”
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 099629418X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
All it takes is one mistake to ruin everything. With a growing family, a successful business, and a mega-bestselling book series, Delilah Duffy has finally won the life she’s battled for since moving to the island. Almost. She fears the oasis she’s created with Sam will come to a quick end when Chris Kayne returns for her—a fear exacerbated by media coverage of her upcoming book release and approaching wedding. When a studio executive’s odd murder thrusts Delilah into the investigation, her fears become reality. One strange death to the next, Chris Kayne is back to enact his dark plans. Or is he? After everything she’s learned about her supervillain soulmate, Delilah doesn’t believe it—or doesn’t want to. With the stakes higher than ever and the body count rising, unraveling the killer’s twisted game is the only way to secure her happily-ever-after… if she and her loves can survive it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…a real page-turner for me. I literally cried in a part of this book!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Delilah Duffy series has been filled with mystery, family drama, and romance. I have cried, laughed, and been shocked throughout the series.”
Sea-Devil
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294120
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense… Unravel this twisty whodunit, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Series), Richard Osman (The Thursday Murder Club), and Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Series). You never get over your first love. How about your first murder? Smart and sassy book nerd Delilah Duffy moves to the island she loved as a child to reinvent herself as the manager of Beach Read. A tranquil seaside paradise seems like the perfect canvas for a fresh start. But she’s made mistakes before, and this might be another one. As Delilah tries to disappear into a quiet bookstore life in the touristy small town, disturbing acts of vandalism follow her every step. The message is clear—she’s not wanted there. Tensions escalate when a chilling murder stains the floors of her bookstore the night before her grand opening, and she’s quickly pegged as the prime suspect. Despite the community’s suspicion, one person stands by her—local cop Sam Teague, her first love and most devastating heartbreak. His unwavering support is a lifeline, but she can’t forget the pain he once caused. He broke her heart once—she can’t let it happen again. But nothing is as it seems. With evidence mounting and her second chance in jeopardy, Delilah must clear her name before the killer strikes again, even if it means confronting her past and joining forces with the one who left her broken. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved every minute of this book. I just couldn't put it down until I had read every last word.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you like mysteries, the beach, fun and engaging characters you really should read this book. It would be a perfect vacation read, especially if you go to the beach!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thoroughly enjoyed Sea Devil...interesting, well-written, thought-provoking page-turner. Looked forward to each chapter, not only to see what would happen next, but to learn intriguing facts about sea life. Impressed me enough to write my first review (and I read a lot of books)!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bookstore, the ocean, a little romance, some laughs and a murder…this book has it all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you enjoy a quick beach read/cozy mystery/thriller, this is the book for you!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed every minute of reading it.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very vivid novel chalked full of suspense. A super read and a book I could not put down. Now I can sleep.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn't put this book down.”
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 0996294120
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense… Unravel this twisty whodunit, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Series), Richard Osman (The Thursday Murder Club), and Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Series). You never get over your first love. How about your first murder? Smart and sassy book nerd Delilah Duffy moves to the island she loved as a child to reinvent herself as the manager of Beach Read. A tranquil seaside paradise seems like the perfect canvas for a fresh start. But she’s made mistakes before, and this might be another one. As Delilah tries to disappear into a quiet bookstore life in the touristy small town, disturbing acts of vandalism follow her every step. The message is clear—she’s not wanted there. Tensions escalate when a chilling murder stains the floors of her bookstore the night before her grand opening, and she’s quickly pegged as the prime suspect. Despite the community’s suspicion, one person stands by her—local cop Sam Teague, her first love and most devastating heartbreak. His unwavering support is a lifeline, but she can’t forget the pain he once caused. He broke her heart once—she can’t let it happen again. But nothing is as it seems. With evidence mounting and her second chance in jeopardy, Delilah must clear her name before the killer strikes again, even if it means confronting her past and joining forces with the one who left her broken. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved every minute of this book. I just couldn't put it down until I had read every last word.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you like mysteries, the beach, fun and engaging characters you really should read this book. It would be a perfect vacation read, especially if you go to the beach!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thoroughly enjoyed Sea Devil...interesting, well-written, thought-provoking page-turner. Looked forward to each chapter, not only to see what would happen next, but to learn intriguing facts about sea life. Impressed me enough to write my first review (and I read a lot of books)!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bookstore, the ocean, a little romance, some laughs and a murder…this book has it all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If you enjoy a quick beach read/cozy mystery/thriller, this is the book for you!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I enjoyed every minute of reading it.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very vivid novel chalked full of suspense. A super read and a book I could not put down. Now I can sleep.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn't put this book down.”
Sea-Devil
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 9780996294102
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tired of cookie-cutter detectives with perfect hair and no real problems? Meet Delilah Duffy, the new girl on the murder mystery/romantic suspense block. She's no stranger to solving mysteries in books, but real murders aren't so cozy. Delilah loves and dreams BIG. Thing is, she's working against BIG PROBLEMS. High anxiety. A regretful past. A feuding family. No money. Zero self-confidence. Oh, and a murder. When Delilah moves to Tipee Island, North Carolina to reopen her great aunt's abandoned bookstore, she expects to fall into the peaceful folds of a beach town. Wrong. Delilah Duffy doesn't have a hot minute to settle into her new life before the haters come out to play. Most of them belong to her own family, but she somehow loves them anyway. Her Christian world view helps (it is the South y'all), but she's not judgy, preachy, or uptight. She uses swear words just as often as Bible verses. She also enjoys long walks on the beach (with beers in her pockets). How else is she going to think through her issues? For all her battles, Delilah's a fighter. She scrounges together what's left of her damaged self-esteem and puny resources (mostly her wit and nerdiness) to battle against police allegations, family drama, and a killer. When mayhem turns to murder, it's not just her bookstore she's trying to save, but her life.
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 9780996294102
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tired of cookie-cutter detectives with perfect hair and no real problems? Meet Delilah Duffy, the new girl on the murder mystery/romantic suspense block. She's no stranger to solving mysteries in books, but real murders aren't so cozy. Delilah loves and dreams BIG. Thing is, she's working against BIG PROBLEMS. High anxiety. A regretful past. A feuding family. No money. Zero self-confidence. Oh, and a murder. When Delilah moves to Tipee Island, North Carolina to reopen her great aunt's abandoned bookstore, she expects to fall into the peaceful folds of a beach town. Wrong. Delilah Duffy doesn't have a hot minute to settle into her new life before the haters come out to play. Most of them belong to her own family, but she somehow loves them anyway. Her Christian world view helps (it is the South y'all), but she's not judgy, preachy, or uptight. She uses swear words just as often as Bible verses. She also enjoys long walks on the beach (with beers in her pockets). How else is she going to think through her issues? For all her battles, Delilah's a fighter. She scrounges together what's left of her damaged self-esteem and puny resources (mostly her wit and nerdiness) to battle against police allegations, family drama, and a killer. When mayhem turns to murder, it's not just her bookstore she's trying to save, but her life.
The Eye of Minds (The Mortality Doctrine, Book One)
Author: James Dashner
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375984631
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The world is virtual, but the danger is real in book one of the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series, the next phenomenon from the author of the Maze Runner series, James Dashner. Includes a sneak peek of The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated conclusion to the Maze Runner series—the novel that finally reveals how the maze was built! The VirtNet offers total mind and body immersion, and the more hacking skills you have, the more fun it is. Why bother following the rules when it’s so easy to break them? But some rules were made for a reason. Some technology is too dangerous to fool with. And one gamer has been doing exactly that, with murderous results. The government knows that to catch a hacker, you need a hacker. And they’ve been watching Michael. If he accepts their challenge, Michael will need to go off the VirtNet grid, to the back alleys and corners of the system human eyes have never seen—and it’s possible that the line between game and reality will be blurred forever. The author who brought you the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series and two #1 movies—The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials—now brings you an electrifying adventure trilogy an edge-of-your-seat adventure that takes you into a world of hyperadvanced technology, cyber terrorists, and gaming beyond your wildest dreams . . . and your worst nightmares. Praise for the Bestselling MORTALITY DOCTRINE series: “Dashner takes full advantage of the Matrix-esque potential for asking ‘what is real.’” —io9.com “Set in a world taken over by virtual reality gaming, the series perfectly capture[s] Dashner’s hallmarks for inventiveness, teen dialogue and an ability to add twists and turns like no other author.” —MTV.com “A brilliant, visceral, gamified mash-up of The Matrix and Inception, guaranteed to thrill even the non-gaming crowd.” —Christian Science Monitor
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375984631
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The world is virtual, but the danger is real in book one of the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series, the next phenomenon from the author of the Maze Runner series, James Dashner. Includes a sneak peek of The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated conclusion to the Maze Runner series—the novel that finally reveals how the maze was built! The VirtNet offers total mind and body immersion, and the more hacking skills you have, the more fun it is. Why bother following the rules when it’s so easy to break them? But some rules were made for a reason. Some technology is too dangerous to fool with. And one gamer has been doing exactly that, with murderous results. The government knows that to catch a hacker, you need a hacker. And they’ve been watching Michael. If he accepts their challenge, Michael will need to go off the VirtNet grid, to the back alleys and corners of the system human eyes have never seen—and it’s possible that the line between game and reality will be blurred forever. The author who brought you the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series and two #1 movies—The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials—now brings you an electrifying adventure trilogy an edge-of-your-seat adventure that takes you into a world of hyperadvanced technology, cyber terrorists, and gaming beyond your wildest dreams . . . and your worst nightmares. Praise for the Bestselling MORTALITY DOCTRINE series: “Dashner takes full advantage of the Matrix-esque potential for asking ‘what is real.’” —io9.com “Set in a world taken over by virtual reality gaming, the series perfectly capture[s] Dashner’s hallmarks for inventiveness, teen dialogue and an ability to add twists and turns like no other author.” —MTV.com “A brilliant, visceral, gamified mash-up of The Matrix and Inception, guaranteed to thrill even the non-gaming crowd.” —Christian Science Monitor
Sea-Crossed
Author: Jessica Sherry
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 9780996294140
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ding, ding Round three Delilah Duffy's back to bust up another Tipee Island whodunit. Poison, parties, and pickles, oh my This one's sure to be a bruiser. She's facing off with an elusive killer and a nasty nemesis, while trying to stave off panic attacks, pesky relatives, and condescending cops. When a dinner party turns deadly, her love goes missing, and she realizes she's being watched, the "book queen with a thing for crime scenes" must battle to get her life and love back. The fight is on, but what lines will she cross to get to the truth? If you're a Delilah Duffy newbie, check out the first two books in the mystery series, Sea-Devil and Luna-Sea. Prefer to start in medias res (in the middle of thangs)? That's cool. Delilah likes people who do things their own way. She's like that, too, often at her own expense. Delilah isn't your everyday, cookie-cutter sleuth. Girl's got issues. High anxiety. Phobias. Panic disorder. And those are just the problems in her head Whatever she faces, her love, faith, and hopefulness drive her to do the right thing - even if getting to what's right passes through a few wrongs.
Publisher: Jessica Sherry
ISBN: 9780996294140
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ding, ding Round three Delilah Duffy's back to bust up another Tipee Island whodunit. Poison, parties, and pickles, oh my This one's sure to be a bruiser. She's facing off with an elusive killer and a nasty nemesis, while trying to stave off panic attacks, pesky relatives, and condescending cops. When a dinner party turns deadly, her love goes missing, and she realizes she's being watched, the "book queen with a thing for crime scenes" must battle to get her life and love back. The fight is on, but what lines will she cross to get to the truth? If you're a Delilah Duffy newbie, check out the first two books in the mystery series, Sea-Devil and Luna-Sea. Prefer to start in medias res (in the middle of thangs)? That's cool. Delilah likes people who do things their own way. She's like that, too, often at her own expense. Delilah isn't your everyday, cookie-cutter sleuth. Girl's got issues. High anxiety. Phobias. Panic disorder. And those are just the problems in her head Whatever she faces, her love, faith, and hopefulness drive her to do the right thing - even if getting to what's right passes through a few wrongs.
Annals of Gullibility
Author: Stephen Greenspan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313362173
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The first book to provide a comprehensive look at the problem of gullibility, this groundbreaking work covers how and why we are fooled in areas that range from religion, politics, science, and medicine, to personal finance and relationships. First laying the groundwork by showing gullibility at play in the writings of historic authors we all know, developmental psychologist Stephen Greenspan follows with chapters that describe social duping across the gamut of human conduct. From people who pour bucks into investment scams, to those who follow the faith of scientologists, believe in fortunetellers, or champion unfounded medicine akin to snake oil, we all know someone who has been duped. A lot of us have been duped ourselves, out of naive trust. It's not a matter of low intelligence that moves us to, without evidence, believe the words of politicians, salesmen, academics, lawyers, military figures, or cult leaders, among others. Greenspan shows us the four broad reasons we become drawn into gullible behavior, and he presents ways people can become less gullible. Greenspan takes us into the vast realm of gullibility from the fictional Pied Piper to the historical Trojan Horse, then through modern-day military maneuvers, political untruths, police and criminal justice scams, and financial and love lies. While there have been earlier books focused on liars and manipulators of all sorts, this is the first to focus on the gullible who are their victims, and how the gullible can become less likely to be taken again.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313362173
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The first book to provide a comprehensive look at the problem of gullibility, this groundbreaking work covers how and why we are fooled in areas that range from religion, politics, science, and medicine, to personal finance and relationships. First laying the groundwork by showing gullibility at play in the writings of historic authors we all know, developmental psychologist Stephen Greenspan follows with chapters that describe social duping across the gamut of human conduct. From people who pour bucks into investment scams, to those who follow the faith of scientologists, believe in fortunetellers, or champion unfounded medicine akin to snake oil, we all know someone who has been duped. A lot of us have been duped ourselves, out of naive trust. It's not a matter of low intelligence that moves us to, without evidence, believe the words of politicians, salesmen, academics, lawyers, military figures, or cult leaders, among others. Greenspan shows us the four broad reasons we become drawn into gullible behavior, and he presents ways people can become less gullible. Greenspan takes us into the vast realm of gullibility from the fictional Pied Piper to the historical Trojan Horse, then through modern-day military maneuvers, political untruths, police and criminal justice scams, and financial and love lies. While there have been earlier books focused on liars and manipulators of all sorts, this is the first to focus on the gullible who are their victims, and how the gullible can become less likely to be taken again.
Fear Nothing
Author: Dean Koontz
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307414108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Fear, compassion, evil, courage, hope, wonder, the exquisite terror of not knowing what will happen on the next page to characters you care about deeply—these are the marvels that Dean Koontz weaves into the unique tapestry of every novel. His storytelling talents have earned him the devotion of fans around the world, making him one of the most popular authors of our time, with more than 200 million copies of his books sold worldwide. Christopher Snow is different from all the other residents of Moonlight Bay, different from anyone you've ever met. For Christopher Snow has made his peace with a very rare genetic disorder shared by only one thousand other Americans, a disorder that leaves him dangerously vulnerable to light. His life is filled with the fascinating rituals of one who must embrace the dark. He knows the night as no one else ever will, ever can—the mystery, the beauty, the many terrors, and the eerie, silken rhythms of the night—for it is only at night that he is free. Until the night he witnesses a series of disturbing incidents that sweep him into a violent mystery only he can solve, a mystery that will force him to rise above all fears and confront the many-layered strangeness of Moonlight Bay and its residents. Once again drawing daringly from several genres, Dean Koontz has created a narrative that is a thriller, a mystery, a wild adventure, a novel of friendship, a rousing story of triumph over severe physical limitations, and a haunting cautionary tale. This ebook edition contains a special preview of Dean Koontz’s The Silent Corner.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307414108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Fear, compassion, evil, courage, hope, wonder, the exquisite terror of not knowing what will happen on the next page to characters you care about deeply—these are the marvels that Dean Koontz weaves into the unique tapestry of every novel. His storytelling talents have earned him the devotion of fans around the world, making him one of the most popular authors of our time, with more than 200 million copies of his books sold worldwide. Christopher Snow is different from all the other residents of Moonlight Bay, different from anyone you've ever met. For Christopher Snow has made his peace with a very rare genetic disorder shared by only one thousand other Americans, a disorder that leaves him dangerously vulnerable to light. His life is filled with the fascinating rituals of one who must embrace the dark. He knows the night as no one else ever will, ever can—the mystery, the beauty, the many terrors, and the eerie, silken rhythms of the night—for it is only at night that he is free. Until the night he witnesses a series of disturbing incidents that sweep him into a violent mystery only he can solve, a mystery that will force him to rise above all fears and confront the many-layered strangeness of Moonlight Bay and its residents. Once again drawing daringly from several genres, Dean Koontz has created a narrative that is a thriller, a mystery, a wild adventure, a novel of friendship, a rousing story of triumph over severe physical limitations, and a haunting cautionary tale. This ebook edition contains a special preview of Dean Koontz’s The Silent Corner.