Author: Richard Moorman
Publisher: Old Fella Writes
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 234
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In the sweeping saga that begins with "Golden Bloodline - Unveiling the Riley Legacy" now traverses continents to the vibrant heart of India, we follow the Brody family's extraordinary journey through tumult, triumph, and the relentless pursuit of destiny. Levi Brody, born of a lineage shadowed by the infamous Jack Riley, breaks free from the chains of his past to forge a path of his own in the burgeoning city of Ballarat during the 1860s. His adventures, from the depths of the Australian gold rush to the bustling streets of Melbourne, set the stage for a legacy of courage and determination that will echo through generations. As the torch is passed to his son, Samuel Brody, we are swept away to the British Raj's exotic and tumultuous landscape. Samuel, driven by an insatiable quest for adventure and a desire to carve his mark in the world, embarks on a journey that takes him from the prestigious halls of Clarendon College Ballarat to the rugged frontiers of Punjab. Alongside Eleanor, his spirited and compassionate companion, Samuel's life becomes intertwined with the fate of an empire, facing challenges that test the limits of their love, courage, and commitment to justice. This epic narrative weaves a rich tapestry of history, romance, and adventure from Melbourne's dark alleys to Rawalpindi's majestic palaces. At its heart, it is a story of family, the struggles that define us, the choices that shape our destiny, and the indomitable spirit that drives us to seek our place in the world. Dive into this captivating novel, where history comes alive and the saga of the Brody (nee Riley) family unfolds, a testament to the enduring power of love, loyalty, and the unyielding quest for freedom. Join us on a journey through time and across continents, where each page promises adventure, the allure of the unknown, and the unbreakable bonds that define us.
Author: M C Neuffer
Publisher: Marc Neuffer
ISBN: 170323524X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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SPACE & TIME ADVENTURE: Book 2 of the Riley Trilogy Spoiler alert — but not much of one — Gorlack eats a tasty Federal Agent. What would you do with a lifespan of more than ten thousand years? In this sequel, Riley's life continues, from the near to very far future, from the sub-arctic Yukon where she wants to lead a solitary and rustic life to forget, to a place that may not be in space or time. CHAPTER 1 - Earth Year 2252 Humans are getting closer. It won’t be long before they send out more than a few unmanned probes beyond the heliosphere. It’s time to move the station. Michael? Have you figured out how to move that heap a bit further out? Sorry, Riley. I can’t find a workaround for the hard-code locks. I’ve tried everything. So, are we going to let the station sit there until it’s discovered and boarded, or are we going to have to turn it into dust? You know what would happen if they found it. There is one solution. We’ve talked about it before. I know. But leaving the galaxy is not what I would call a walk in the park. It scares me a bit to go so far away from home. When was the last time you were aboard Freedom, other than to climb into the Auto-doc? You know very well that it’s been five years since I took him out. It was my last trip out there. Well, you might not want to go into the cold dark, but I’m going to have to move soon, and I can’t do that without a ride. You’re going to have to come get me.
Author: James Riley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, North
Languages : en
Pages : 532
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Author: Ken R. Abell
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725260166
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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Mystic Sketches, the fourth installment of The Beadle Files, begins during a sweltering August heatwave in Chicago. A body is fished out of Lake Michigan. Detective Joe Bower, combating the bile of heartburn, is on the scene. LC Beadle is dispatched to investigate. His initial inquiries put him on an evidently uncomplicated trail, but soon there are serpentine twists and turns that keep his instincts alert and on edge. Sonny Trego joins the inquiry and follows clues to Revelations Church, which is led by Sister Beulah, a strong-willed matriarch who has an iron-fisted hold on her flock—he gets into deep trouble with her. Beadle does a follow-up visit, and immediately discerns that the theology is a skewed interpretation of Scripture based on the proclamation on the sign: “Where God Almighty Makes His Plans and Purposes Known.” Tanya Larue, an innocent devotee referred to as the Chosen One, is caught in a web of convoluted doctrines, but in a courageous act of defiance she escapes with Sonny Trego. On the organized crime front, the Irish mob takes a hit with the sudden death of one of its pivotal leaders. Was it natural causes or the treachery of a sanctioned hit? Either way there are questions to be answered and options to explore. LC Beadle also reconnects with an old friend—his shock at meeting Sylvia Bower at the Chicago Mission momentarily rendered him speechless. Her story of hope and redemption thrills him, and the bonds of their relationship are quickly reconstructed.
Author: Connie Lane
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 0307480747
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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She’s a hell-raising rock princess on the run. He’s a sexy undercover cop who’s got her in his sights. Together, they’re about to make beautiful music. Black leather skirt. Spiked blond hair. And a smile to stop a man cold. She’s Riley Callahan, the hell-on-wheels daughter of a rock superstar. When her famous father flees the country to avoid a tax evasion charge, Riley turns government freelancer to support herself—and is soon accused of leaking confidential information to the criminal underworld. That’s why U.S. marshal Charlie Zap is hot on her trail. He’s trying to stick close like a pair of skintight jeans, but follwing the ultimate party girl requires quick thinking and fancy footwork. So what if this hunk in biker boots happens to be in the right place at the right time to save her life? Riley may not think she needs any help, but if she even tries to clear her father’s name, her new babysitter’s coming along for the ride. Who would have guessed that they’d end up cruising the country together in a pink Cadillac—visiting Zap’s endearing family and mixing with Elvis clones at Graceland? Soon enough, the biggest shock is what Zap’s doing to Riley’s heart.
Author: Ming Him Ko
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0567677036
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 344
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This study focuses on the Chronicler's special interest in Levite singers. It takes into consideration the socio-ideological milieu of the Jerusalem temple community in the Persian period and the Mesopotamian elite professional norms and practices that nourished the singers and their music. It also explores the conception of the earthly temple as representative of its heavenly counterpart, and looks at the way in which this shaped the Chronicler's theological frame of reference. The work is divided into two parts. Part I examines the Mesopotamian scribal-musical background, to which Ko attributes the rise of music in Chronicles. Part II considers the Chronicler's ideological perspective, the language of the temple and the educational, scribal, and liturgical services of Levite singers. By focusing on the characterisation of the Levite singers in the light of their Mesopotamian counterparts, Ko shows how they sought to foster cosmic stability according to the terms of the Davidic covenant.
Author: Blake Pierce
Publisher: Blake Pierce
ISBN: 1094392243
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6681
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The #1 bestselling series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, with over 5,000 five-star reviews! FBI Special Agent Riley Paige, battling her own demons from her last encounter with a serial killer, has an uncanny ability to enter a killer’s mind. But her psyche is fragile, and these new killers are more diabolical than even she can imagine. The complete Riley Paige collection, comprising all 23 books! “A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.” --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone) A complete bundle of the 23 books in THE MAKING OF RILEY PAIGE and the RILEY PAIGE MYSTERY series. THE MAKING OF RILEY PAIGE takes readers back 20 plus years, to how Riley’s career began. 22 year old psychology major—and aspiring FBI agent—Riley Paige finds herself in a battle for her life as her closest friends on campus are abducted and killed by a serial killer. She senses that she, too, is being targeted—and that if she is to survive, she must apply her brilliant mind to stop the killer herself. When the FBI hits a dead end, they are impressed enough by Riley’s keen insight into the killer’s mind to allow her to help. Yet the killer’s mind is a dark, twisted place, one too diabolical to make sense of, and one that threatens to bring Riley’s fragile psyche crashing down. In this deadly game of cat and mouse, can Riley survive unscarred? In the RILEY PAIGE MYSTERY series, women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing. Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined. Dark psychological thrillers with heart-pounding suspense, the Riley Paige mysteries are a riveting new series—with a beloved new female protagonist—that will leave you turning pages late into the night. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) This unique collection includes 23 books: THE MAKING OF RILEY PAIGE SERIES: Watching (Book #1) Waiting (Book #2) Luring (Book #3) Taking (Book #4) Stalking (Book #5) Killing (Book #6) THE RILEY PAIGE SERIES: Once Gone (Book #1) Once Taken (Book #2) Once Craved (Book #3) Once Lured (Book #4) Once Hunted (Book #5) Once Pined (Book #6) Once Forsaken (Book #7) Once Cold (Book #8) Once Stalked (Book #9) Once Lost (Book #10) Once Buried (Book #11) Once Bound (Book #12) Once Trapped (Book #13) Once Dormant (Book #14) Once Shunned (Book #15) Once Missed (Book #16) Once Chosen (Book #17)
Author: S.E. Smith
Publisher: Montana Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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Readers' Crown Finalist! A brash, kick-ass heroine with a hidden vulnerability and an arrogant king forced to be a slave... Riley St. Claire has always followed her own rules. When she discovers her current employer is not as law-abiding as she thought, she has to leave town in a hurry or end up buried with the dead guy she discovered. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself being picked up by a passing trader from another world. As the ruling King of Sarafin, Vox d’Rojah was expected to produce a son who would be joined in marriage with the first-born daughter of the King of Valdier. The problem was Vox had no intentions of having any sons, at least not in the near future. He was quite happy with the wide selection of females he had at his disposal. When he is captured by a ruthless Valdier royal and sold to a mining operation, the last thing he expected to find was his bride mate. Vox isn’t sure which would be easier: fighting another war with the Valdier or capturing and holding on to the human female who is unlike anyone he has ever encountered before. Now, Vox has to escape back to his world while fighting pirates, traders, and Riley! The King of Sarafin has met his match in Ms. Riley St. Claire from Earth. Now, he just needs to figure out a way to let her know he has chosen her as his Queen—and he has every intention of keeping her by his side forever. A NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. Over TWO MILLION books sold!
Author: W. Conner Sorensen
Publisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817320091
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 457
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Riley propelled entomology from a collector’s parlor hobby of the nineteenth century to the serious study of insects in the Modern Age This definitive biography is the first full account of a fascinating American scientist whose leadership created the modern science of entomology that recognizes both the essential role of insects in natural systems and their challenge to the agricultural food supply that sustains humankind. Charles Valentine Riley: Founder of Modern Entomology tells the story of how Riley (1843–1895), a young British immigrant to America—with classical schooling, only a smattering of natural history knowledge, and with talent in art and writing but no formal training in science—came to play a key role in the reorientation of entomology from the collection and arrangement of specimens to a scientific approach to insect evolution, diversity, ecology, and applied management of insect pests. Drawing on Riley’s personal diaries, family records, correspondence, and publications, the authors trace Riley’s career as farm laborer, Chicago journalist, Missouri State Entomologist, chief federal entomologist, founder of the National Insect Collection, and initiator of the professional organization that became the Entomological Society of America. Also examined in detail are his spectacular campaigns against the Rocky Mountain Locust that stalled western migration in the 1870s, the Grape Phylloxera that threatened French vineyards in the 1870s and 80s, the Cotton Worm that devastated southern cotton fields after the Civil War, and the Cottony Cushion Scale that threatened the California citrus industry in the 1880s. The latter was defeated through importation of the Vedalia Beetle from Australia, the spectacular first example of biological control of an invasive insect pest by its introduced natural enemy. A striking figure in appearance and deed, Riley combined scientific, literary, artistic, and managerial skills that enabled him to influence every aspect of entomology. A correspondent of Darwin and one of his most vocal American advocates, he discovered the famous example of mimicry of the Monarch butterfly by the Viceroy, and described the intricate coevolution of yucca moths and yuccas, a complex system that fascinates evolutionary scientists to this day. Whether applying evolutionary theory to pest control, promoting an American silk industry, developing improved spray technologies, or promoting applied entomology in state and federal government and to the public, Riley was the central figure in the formative years of the entomology profession. In addition to showcasing his own renderings of the insects he investigated, this comprehensive account provides fresh insight into the personal and public life of an ingenious, colorful, and controversial scientist, who aimed to discover, understand, and outsmart the insects.
Author: Blake Pierce
Publisher: Blake Pierce
ISBN: 1094373834
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4250
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“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.” --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone) “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) A complete bundle of books 1-17 in the RILEY PAIGE MYSTERY series by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce. Once Gone (Book #1 in the series) (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing. Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined. As Riley takes on case after case, diving deeper into the depths of the darkest minds, she wonders how far she can go before she loses her own sanity. A dark thriller with heart-pounding suspense, the Riley Paige Mystery Bundle comprises 17 books that will leave you enthralled and shocked, book after book, and leave you guessing, and turning pages, late into the night.
