Author: Jonathan Harvey
Publisher: Pan
ISBN: 174353356X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
London 2014. Holly Smith has never fitted in. Adopted when just a few months old, she's always felt she was someone with no history, the girl who just appeared. All she has is the address of where she was born - 32B Gambier Terrace, Liverpool. By a bizarre twist of fate Holly discovers that the flat is available to rent. She travels north and moves in. When she finds a biscuit tin full of yellowing papers under the floorboards, she wonders if this might hold the secret to her past. Liverpool 1981. Fifteen-year-old Darren negotiates life with his errant mother and the younger brother he is bringing up. When the Toxteth Riots explode around him Darren finds himself with a moral dilemma that will have consequences for the rest of his life. Flitting between the present and the past, we discover how Darren and Holly's lives become intertwined. Will Holly uncover the secrets of her past? Or will she always feel like the girl who just appeared?
The Girl Who Just Appeared
Author: Jonathan Harvey
Publisher: Pan
ISBN: 174353356X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
London 2014. Holly Smith has never fitted in. Adopted when just a few months old, she's always felt she was someone with no history, the girl who just appeared. All she has is the address of where she was born - 32B Gambier Terrace, Liverpool. By a bizarre twist of fate Holly discovers that the flat is available to rent. She travels north and moves in. When she finds a biscuit tin full of yellowing papers under the floorboards, she wonders if this might hold the secret to her past. Liverpool 1981. Fifteen-year-old Darren negotiates life with his errant mother and the younger brother he is bringing up. When the Toxteth Riots explode around him Darren finds himself with a moral dilemma that will have consequences for the rest of his life. Flitting between the present and the past, we discover how Darren and Holly's lives become intertwined. Will Holly uncover the secrets of her past? Or will she always feel like the girl who just appeared?
Publisher: Pan
ISBN: 174353356X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
London 2014. Holly Smith has never fitted in. Adopted when just a few months old, she's always felt she was someone with no history, the girl who just appeared. All she has is the address of where she was born - 32B Gambier Terrace, Liverpool. By a bizarre twist of fate Holly discovers that the flat is available to rent. She travels north and moves in. When she finds a biscuit tin full of yellowing papers under the floorboards, she wonders if this might hold the secret to her past. Liverpool 1981. Fifteen-year-old Darren negotiates life with his errant mother and the younger brother he is bringing up. When the Toxteth Riots explode around him Darren finds himself with a moral dilemma that will have consequences for the rest of his life. Flitting between the present and the past, we discover how Darren and Holly's lives become intertwined. Will Holly uncover the secrets of her past? Or will she always feel like the girl who just appeared?
Tales the Devil Told Me
Author: Jen Fawkes
Publisher: Press 53
ISBN: 9781950413362
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
What if Captain Hook gave up marauding and took a gig at the Post Office? How did Hamlet's uncle Claudius become such a rat? What might happen if a plastic surgeon fell for Medusa? If Moby Dick could write a letter, what would he say to Ahab? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in Tales the Devil Told Me by Jen Fawkes-winner of the 2020 Press 53 Award for Short Fiction. These twelve stories examine the possible lives of such classic literary villains as Professor Moriarty, Shere Khan, Rumpelstiltskin, Polyphemus, Mrs. Danvers and others, while illuminating the consumptive nature of love, the crushing weight of isolation, the false promise of beauty, and the power of storytelling itself.
Publisher: Press 53
ISBN: 9781950413362
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
What if Captain Hook gave up marauding and took a gig at the Post Office? How did Hamlet's uncle Claudius become such a rat? What might happen if a plastic surgeon fell for Medusa? If Moby Dick could write a letter, what would he say to Ahab? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in Tales the Devil Told Me by Jen Fawkes-winner of the 2020 Press 53 Award for Short Fiction. These twelve stories examine the possible lives of such classic literary villains as Professor Moriarty, Shere Khan, Rumpelstiltskin, Polyphemus, Mrs. Danvers and others, while illuminating the consumptive nature of love, the crushing weight of isolation, the false promise of beauty, and the power of storytelling itself.
Foster
Author: Claire Keegan
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802160158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802160158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
Redemption Song
Author: Yema Lucilda Hunter
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781477226858
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
War comes to a tiny west African country, with tragic consequences for two teenage boys, Samu and Emmanuel. However, in the case of Emmanuel, all is certainly not doom and gloom. The story of the war and Samus part in it is interwoven with excerpts from a journal in which Emmanuel recounts his experiences of growing up, as well as of the war and its effects on his life.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781477226858
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
War comes to a tiny west African country, with tragic consequences for two teenage boys, Samu and Emmanuel. However, in the case of Emmanuel, all is certainly not doom and gloom. The story of the war and Samus part in it is interwoven with excerpts from a journal in which Emmanuel recounts his experiences of growing up, as well as of the war and its effects on his life.
The Dead Travel Fast
Author: Allegra M. Walker
Publisher: Apollo Grannus Books LLC
ISBN: 1953613012
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
It isn't every day that you bump into legendary monsters, ancient witches, and stoic elves on your walk to school. But as fourteen-year-old Abbie is about to find out, the world is a lot more exciting-and dangerous-than she thinks. Abbie Matsuda-Walsh has never thought much of herself-or of her dull, directionless life. But that life is about to burn down to the ground. In one disastrous night, her family, her home, and her sense of reality are shattered. And it's all because Goldie-an ancient necromancer with seemingly limitless power-has made her his target. Soon, Abbie is on the run, pursued by a terrifying army of vampires, werewolves, and more. Desperate to protect herself, she teams up with Ariadne, a fierce elf from another universe, and her band of elementals. Ariadne insists that Abbie, too, is an elemental-a human with unique magical gifts-and that despite all her doubts, she has immense power. Enough power, that is, to defeat Goldie. Abbie has a choice: hide from the danger that will haunt her forever or use her newfound abilities to avenge her family. But does she have the courage to fight the real-life demons that stalk her at night? Or will her own personal demons get the better of her? The worlds of fantasy and horror collide in Allegra M. Walker's bone-chilling debut novel, a fast-paced, introspective tale of magical heroes, grinning villains, and grotesque monsters. The Dead Travel Fast is an unforgettable fantasy adventure that will thrill adult and teen readers alike. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Ransom Riggs!
Publisher: Apollo Grannus Books LLC
ISBN: 1953613012
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
It isn't every day that you bump into legendary monsters, ancient witches, and stoic elves on your walk to school. But as fourteen-year-old Abbie is about to find out, the world is a lot more exciting-and dangerous-than she thinks. Abbie Matsuda-Walsh has never thought much of herself-or of her dull, directionless life. But that life is about to burn down to the ground. In one disastrous night, her family, her home, and her sense of reality are shattered. And it's all because Goldie-an ancient necromancer with seemingly limitless power-has made her his target. Soon, Abbie is on the run, pursued by a terrifying army of vampires, werewolves, and more. Desperate to protect herself, she teams up with Ariadne, a fierce elf from another universe, and her band of elementals. Ariadne insists that Abbie, too, is an elemental-a human with unique magical gifts-and that despite all her doubts, she has immense power. Enough power, that is, to defeat Goldie. Abbie has a choice: hide from the danger that will haunt her forever or use her newfound abilities to avenge her family. But does she have the courage to fight the real-life demons that stalk her at night? Or will her own personal demons get the better of her? The worlds of fantasy and horror collide in Allegra M. Walker's bone-chilling debut novel, a fast-paced, introspective tale of magical heroes, grinning villains, and grotesque monsters. The Dead Travel Fast is an unforgettable fantasy adventure that will thrill adult and teen readers alike. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Ransom Riggs!
The Kiss Me Crazy Boxset
Author: Jami Rogers
Publisher: Jami Rogers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
All three books in the Kiss Me Crazy in one place! Kiss Me Crazy He’s the one guy I can’t stand. He’s had everything handed to him while I run on coffee and bagels to achieve my goals. Now, he's my new roommate. I could handle Tripp McCain when we only saw each other while our friends hung out, or when we had a class together. He was easy to ignore. But then a spot opened up in the writing program and renting out my spare room was a no-brainer. Tripp wasn’t supposed to be the one to show up to help me, and he sure as heck isn’t supposed to walk around shirtless. I shouldn't like it and I definitely should not have kissed him. I’m all about giving second chances, but there’s a reason the rich boy had to move in with the girl who needs money. If there’s anything I’ve learned from reading romance novels, it’s that I hope I figure it out before he packs his bags, taking my heart with him. Love is Crazy She’s my friend. She’s my best friend's ex. She just invited me to Mexico for two weeks for her brother's wedding. Normally, a vacation with friends is always what the doctor orders when you’re nursing a broken heart. Which, we both are. Like I said, she’s my friend. A vacation with her shouldn’t even be a question. But this time it’s just us, there’s only one bed, and the only question I have is how did it take me this long to see her. Really see her. There’s no denying that the feeling is mutual, but in two weeks, reality will come crashing back to us. Or in our case, it’ll book a plane ticket and surprise us on the beach. It may have taken me this long to find the perfect girl, but I’ll do whatever I have to keep her. I Want Crazy A positive pregnancy test and a baby daddy who thinks we should move in together is not how I planned my last semester of college. Yet, here I am. People have babies and raise them in separate homes every day. Our situation should be no different, but when the father of my baby makes me an offer I can’t refuse, I find myself sleeping in the softest bed of my entire life. I find myself dreaming of a life I’d thought I’d never have. I come home to a man who can’t wait to see me, who spoils me, and who does everything he can to make a loving home. It’s possible we can be a real family. But here’s the thing, if an unplanned pregnancy taught me anything, it’s that change can happen all too quickly. Even when it comes to love. Tropes in this collection include small town, enemies to lovers, roommates, friends to lovers, college life, one bed, a surprise baby, a beach vacation, wealthy families, and steamy scenes.
Publisher: Jami Rogers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
All three books in the Kiss Me Crazy in one place! Kiss Me Crazy He’s the one guy I can’t stand. He’s had everything handed to him while I run on coffee and bagels to achieve my goals. Now, he's my new roommate. I could handle Tripp McCain when we only saw each other while our friends hung out, or when we had a class together. He was easy to ignore. But then a spot opened up in the writing program and renting out my spare room was a no-brainer. Tripp wasn’t supposed to be the one to show up to help me, and he sure as heck isn’t supposed to walk around shirtless. I shouldn't like it and I definitely should not have kissed him. I’m all about giving second chances, but there’s a reason the rich boy had to move in with the girl who needs money. If there’s anything I’ve learned from reading romance novels, it’s that I hope I figure it out before he packs his bags, taking my heart with him. Love is Crazy She’s my friend. She’s my best friend's ex. She just invited me to Mexico for two weeks for her brother's wedding. Normally, a vacation with friends is always what the doctor orders when you’re nursing a broken heart. Which, we both are. Like I said, she’s my friend. A vacation with her shouldn’t even be a question. But this time it’s just us, there’s only one bed, and the only question I have is how did it take me this long to see her. Really see her. There’s no denying that the feeling is mutual, but in two weeks, reality will come crashing back to us. Or in our case, it’ll book a plane ticket and surprise us on the beach. It may have taken me this long to find the perfect girl, but I’ll do whatever I have to keep her. I Want Crazy A positive pregnancy test and a baby daddy who thinks we should move in together is not how I planned my last semester of college. Yet, here I am. People have babies and raise them in separate homes every day. Our situation should be no different, but when the father of my baby makes me an offer I can’t refuse, I find myself sleeping in the softest bed of my entire life. I find myself dreaming of a life I’d thought I’d never have. I come home to a man who can’t wait to see me, who spoils me, and who does everything he can to make a loving home. It’s possible we can be a real family. But here’s the thing, if an unplanned pregnancy taught me anything, it’s that change can happen all too quickly. Even when it comes to love. Tropes in this collection include small town, enemies to lovers, roommates, friends to lovers, college life, one bed, a surprise baby, a beach vacation, wealthy families, and steamy scenes.
Second Chances
Author: Ursula Grey
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 1606015591
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
[BookStrand Contemporary Romance] Chance encounters bring together three women from very different walks of life and with little in common except for the desire to obtain a second chance at life and perhaps even love. A mysterious birthday gift, a husband's devastating deception, and a secret past during World War II send the women on an unforgettable journey to France that will change their lives forever. Will Delia, the young runaway, find the father she never knew, a father who knows nothing of her existence? Will one impulsive night change Gwen, a soon-to-be-divorcee's, life forever? Can Jeanne, a French war bride, face her past and rekindle a romance with a lost love? When Delia disappears, the answers to these questions must wait. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 1606015591
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
[BookStrand Contemporary Romance] Chance encounters bring together three women from very different walks of life and with little in common except for the desire to obtain a second chance at life and perhaps even love. A mysterious birthday gift, a husband's devastating deception, and a secret past during World War II send the women on an unforgettable journey to France that will change their lives forever. Will Delia, the young runaway, find the father she never knew, a father who knows nothing of her existence? Will one impulsive night change Gwen, a soon-to-be-divorcee's, life forever? Can Jeanne, a French war bride, face her past and rekindle a romance with a lost love? When Delia disappears, the answers to these questions must wait. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance
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Pages : 1008
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Between Two Creeks
Author: Terry L. Burden
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665756799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Between Two Creeks: The Riddle of the Girl from the Blue Mist, My Second Summer continues the story of a rural Kentucky community introduced in the first publication in 2022. The beloved people of Two Creeks once again give the story its rural charm. Amy’s second summer in the Valley of Two Creeks proves to be even more challenging. Our present story has the terrorist group Dawn Robin returning in a second attempt to assassinate President Victoria Washington when she visits the Valley of Two Creeks. The mysterious blue glow reappears to assist in the defeat of the terrorists. However, a new visitor, a young girl, enters the story. She is sent to the Valley by the blue energy to assist in the struggle. This young girl brings with her no memory of her past or even her name. The Sheriff and others try to discover her identity, and, in so doing, a cold case is reopened that will lead to the capture of the leaders of Dawn Robin. The local intrigue expands to include a range of participants from Washington DC, the Pentagon, and Fort Campbell, who join forces with the local people of Kentucky. Amy Hawkins continues her heroic work and becomes friends with the President and other members of the President’s task force. The story is filled with action and miracle as Amy is called upon to save many people who suffer from forces of the natural world, an assassin’s bullet, murder, and even assassination when the President is shot by a newly developed infrared weapon that fires ionizing radiation. This nuclear technology was stolen from a research facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Themes central to the story include love, family values, rural humor, and patriotism.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665756799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Between Two Creeks: The Riddle of the Girl from the Blue Mist, My Second Summer continues the story of a rural Kentucky community introduced in the first publication in 2022. The beloved people of Two Creeks once again give the story its rural charm. Amy’s second summer in the Valley of Two Creeks proves to be even more challenging. Our present story has the terrorist group Dawn Robin returning in a second attempt to assassinate President Victoria Washington when she visits the Valley of Two Creeks. The mysterious blue glow reappears to assist in the defeat of the terrorists. However, a new visitor, a young girl, enters the story. She is sent to the Valley by the blue energy to assist in the struggle. This young girl brings with her no memory of her past or even her name. The Sheriff and others try to discover her identity, and, in so doing, a cold case is reopened that will lead to the capture of the leaders of Dawn Robin. The local intrigue expands to include a range of participants from Washington DC, the Pentagon, and Fort Campbell, who join forces with the local people of Kentucky. Amy Hawkins continues her heroic work and becomes friends with the President and other members of the President’s task force. The story is filled with action and miracle as Amy is called upon to save many people who suffer from forces of the natural world, an assassin’s bullet, murder, and even assassination when the President is shot by a newly developed infrared weapon that fires ionizing radiation. This nuclear technology was stolen from a research facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Themes central to the story include love, family values, rural humor, and patriotism.
Church of the Red Arrow
Author: Michael Houlihan
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450289320
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The Church of the Red Arrow is a book about everything at once. It is perfect for people with ADD or people who just get bored easily. You can flip around in it all day like the yellow pages and always wind up home. In this respect it is like the old saying that all roads lead to Mecca. It is poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with a section listing hundreds of unanswerable questions that are thought provoking and good topics of conversation. There are also several short stories which start out linear and end up Joycian. The book covers politics, poetry, and all sorts of paradoxes. It is philosophical and sometimes just plain dumb. I think you will find it an honest read: sometimes whimsical, sometimes seriously difficult, sometimes fusing an antithesis or two often just by accident--hence the conclusion that Lady Luck has smiled on this book. Your author has written three other volumes which could or could not hook up quite nicely with this one if everything in the world were a train. Mr. Houlihan is also a member of the Lefty Jones Band (but it is not his fault). He refuses to play out or be seen in public.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450289320
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The Church of the Red Arrow is a book about everything at once. It is perfect for people with ADD or people who just get bored easily. You can flip around in it all day like the yellow pages and always wind up home. In this respect it is like the old saying that all roads lead to Mecca. It is poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with a section listing hundreds of unanswerable questions that are thought provoking and good topics of conversation. There are also several short stories which start out linear and end up Joycian. The book covers politics, poetry, and all sorts of paradoxes. It is philosophical and sometimes just plain dumb. I think you will find it an honest read: sometimes whimsical, sometimes seriously difficult, sometimes fusing an antithesis or two often just by accident--hence the conclusion that Lady Luck has smiled on this book. Your author has written three other volumes which could or could not hook up quite nicely with this one if everything in the world were a train. Mr. Houlihan is also a member of the Lefty Jones Band (but it is not his fault). He refuses to play out or be seen in public.