Author: John Frederick Burke
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN: 9780709087267
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"It all began as a tribute to the memory of families ruthlessly driven from their crofts during the Highland Clearances. A descendant who has done well for himself overseas decides to fund a sentimental rebuilding of his ancestors' home, calling in experts to authenticate each relic and to trace the legendary Ross Tapestry." "But when one of his most bitter enemies is murdered, and one of his most conscientious employees finds holes in the basic story and dies near a tragic historic site, the researchers find themselves caught up in a menacing game." "What dangers now lie in wait for Lady Torrance, as her historical expertise becomes less important than her earlier training as Detective Inspector Lesley Gunn in more violent situations, and 'the Laird and the Law' face a deadly showdown?"--BOOK JACKET.
The Merciless Dead
Author: John Frederick Burke
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN: 9780709087267
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"It all began as a tribute to the memory of families ruthlessly driven from their crofts during the Highland Clearances. A descendant who has done well for himself overseas decides to fund a sentimental rebuilding of his ancestors' home, calling in experts to authenticate each relic and to trace the legendary Ross Tapestry." "But when one of his most bitter enemies is murdered, and one of his most conscientious employees finds holes in the basic story and dies near a tragic historic site, the researchers find themselves caught up in a menacing game." "What dangers now lie in wait for Lady Torrance, as her historical expertise becomes less important than her earlier training as Detective Inspector Lesley Gunn in more violent situations, and 'the Laird and the Law' face a deadly showdown?"--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN: 9780709087267
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"It all began as a tribute to the memory of families ruthlessly driven from their crofts during the Highland Clearances. A descendant who has done well for himself overseas decides to fund a sentimental rebuilding of his ancestors' home, calling in experts to authenticate each relic and to trace the legendary Ross Tapestry." "But when one of his most bitter enemies is murdered, and one of his most conscientious employees finds holes in the basic story and dies near a tragic historic site, the researchers find themselves caught up in a menacing game." "What dangers now lie in wait for Lady Torrance, as her historical expertise becomes less important than her earlier training as Detective Inspector Lesley Gunn in more violent situations, and 'the Laird and the Law' face a deadly showdown?"--BOOK JACKET.
We Unleash the Merciless Storm
Author: Tehlor Kay Mejia
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062691368
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
In this nail-biting sequel to Tehlor Kay Mejia’s critically acclaimed fantasy novel We Set the Dark on Fire, La Voz operative Carmen is forced to choose between the girl she loves and the success of the rebellion she’s devoted her life to.Perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Anna-Marie McLemore. Being a part of the resistance group La Voz is an act of devotion and desperation. On the other side of Medio’s border wall, the oppressed class fights for freedom and liberty, sacrificing what little they have to become defenders of the cause. Carmen Santos is one of La Voz’s best soldiers. She spent years undercover, but now, with her identity exposed and the island on the brink of a civil war, Carmen returns to the only real home she’s ever known: La Voz’s headquarters. There she must reckon with her beloved leader, who is under the influence of an aggressive new recruit, and with the devastating news that her true love might be the target of an assassination plot. Will Carmen break with her community and save the girl who stole her heart—or fully embrace the ruthless rebel she was always meant to be?
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062691368
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
In this nail-biting sequel to Tehlor Kay Mejia’s critically acclaimed fantasy novel We Set the Dark on Fire, La Voz operative Carmen is forced to choose between the girl she loves and the success of the rebellion she’s devoted her life to.Perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Anna-Marie McLemore. Being a part of the resistance group La Voz is an act of devotion and desperation. On the other side of Medio’s border wall, the oppressed class fights for freedom and liberty, sacrificing what little they have to become defenders of the cause. Carmen Santos is one of La Voz’s best soldiers. She spent years undercover, but now, with her identity exposed and the island on the brink of a civil war, Carmen returns to the only real home she’s ever known: La Voz’s headquarters. There she must reckon with her beloved leader, who is under the influence of an aggressive new recruit, and with the devastating news that her true love might be the target of an assassination plot. Will Carmen break with her community and save the girl who stole her heart—or fully embrace the ruthless rebel she was always meant to be?
The Merciless
Author: Danielle Vega
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593113578
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
"Page-to-page Stephen King-style terror..."—Booklist "The Merciless is chilling...think 'Mean Girls' meets 'The Exorcist.'"—MTV.com “Pretty Little Liars fans, get a sneak peek at your new favorite book The Merciless…a nail biting thriller.”—Seventeen Magazine Brooklyn Stevens sits in a pool of her own blood, tied up and gagged. No one outside of these dank basement walls knows she’s here. No one can hear her scream. Sofia Flores knows she shouldn’t have gotten involved. When she befriended Riley, Grace, and Alexis on her first day at school, she admired them, with their perfect hair and their good-girl ways. They said they wanted to save Brooklyn. They wanted to help her. Sofia didn’t realize they believed Brooklyn was possessed. Now, Riley and the girls are performing an exorcism on Brooklyn—but their idea of an exorcism is closer to torture than salvation. All Sofia wants is to get out of this house. But there is no way out. Sofia can’t go against the other girls...unless she wants to be next. By the shockingly twisted end, readers will be faced with the most haunting question of all: Is there evil in all of us?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593113578
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
"Page-to-page Stephen King-style terror..."—Booklist "The Merciless is chilling...think 'Mean Girls' meets 'The Exorcist.'"—MTV.com “Pretty Little Liars fans, get a sneak peek at your new favorite book The Merciless…a nail biting thriller.”—Seventeen Magazine Brooklyn Stevens sits in a pool of her own blood, tied up and gagged. No one outside of these dank basement walls knows she’s here. No one can hear her scream. Sofia Flores knows she shouldn’t have gotten involved. When she befriended Riley, Grace, and Alexis on her first day at school, she admired them, with their perfect hair and their good-girl ways. They said they wanted to save Brooklyn. They wanted to help her. Sofia didn’t realize they believed Brooklyn was possessed. Now, Riley and the girls are performing an exorcism on Brooklyn—but their idea of an exorcism is closer to torture than salvation. All Sofia wants is to get out of this house. But there is no way out. Sofia can’t go against the other girls...unless she wants to be next. By the shockingly twisted end, readers will be faced with the most haunting question of all: Is there evil in all of us?
Merciless
Author: Robin Parrish
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 0764201794
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Ancient buildings are pulverized into dust. Fire and blood rain down from the sky. Oblivion has come to Earth.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 0764201794
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Ancient buildings are pulverized into dust. Fire and blood rain down from the sky. Oblivion has come to Earth.
Batman: The Merciless (2017-) #1
Author: Peter J. Tomasi
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the WorldÕs Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures?
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the WorldÕs Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures?
The Californian
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
One Hundred Years of Conflict Between the Nations of Europe, the Causes and Issues of the Great War
Author: Charles Morris
Publisher: Philadelphia : G.F. Lasher
ISBN:
Category : Dummies (Bookselling)
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Publisher: Philadelphia : G.F. Lasher
ISBN:
Category : Dummies (Bookselling)
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
The Story of Europe and the Nations at War
Author: Logan Marshall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Salisbury Plain
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Salisbury Plain
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Salisbury Plain
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
West of the Divide
Author: Paula Overton
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649578164
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
West of the Divide By: Paula Overton Paula Overton was born and raised in the South. She and her husband have traveled extensively all over the world and the United States. She loved the Northwest United States, including the area West of the Divide. The ruggedness of the area remains the same through the years. When she first saw the area around the Salmon River, even now with the modern highways and cities, it remains a wonderful rugged land. She thought back about the pioneers who came West to tame this wild land. This impeccable spot of the country inspired Overton to write about the settlers’ experiences. And to try and bring to life what it must have been like to settle this terrain. Anyone with an interest in the history of the United States and its development, especially the area West of the Divide, will thoroughly enjoy Paula Overton’s work.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1649578164
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
West of the Divide By: Paula Overton Paula Overton was born and raised in the South. She and her husband have traveled extensively all over the world and the United States. She loved the Northwest United States, including the area West of the Divide. The ruggedness of the area remains the same through the years. When she first saw the area around the Salmon River, even now with the modern highways and cities, it remains a wonderful rugged land. She thought back about the pioneers who came West to tame this wild land. This impeccable spot of the country inspired Overton to write about the settlers’ experiences. And to try and bring to life what it must have been like to settle this terrain. Anyone with an interest in the history of the United States and its development, especially the area West of the Divide, will thoroughly enjoy Paula Overton’s work.