Author: Carol Shuman
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452035989
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 341
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Sixteen-year-old Rebecca Middleton and best friend Jasmine Meens make their trip of a lifetime to the Queens Jewel in the Atlantic, oblivious to secrets beneath the islands idyllic guise and to the horrors that await them on the dark side of Paradise. Sunny days and teal surf welcome the Canadian teenagers as they roam the twenty- square miles of the seemingly pristine British territory. But on this searing July night, a full moon, an unusual storm, a cancelled cruise, absent taxis, and chance meetings end in the gruesome kidnap, rape, torture, and murder of Rebecca Middleton. Emotions left over from long-standing racial inequities impact Beckys case from the moment of her slaughter--especially the hangings of two black men for the murders of five white men during those racially charged 1970s--a matter many still prefer not to discuss. Repercussions from the young Canadian tourists death and its investigative and judicial failures create international uproar that catches the attention of famed U.S. forensic scientists Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Henry Lee. During an inquiry brought about by a tourist boycott of Bermuda, advocate LeYoni Junos exposes truths behind this tangled web of deceit. But it won't be long before LeYoni Junos suffers those consequences typically experienced by those who fail to lie in the tide. Then, almost eight years after Rebeccas murder, the case catches the attention of British human rights lawyer Cherie Booth, QC, wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who terms Bermudas responses repugnant to justice." Meanwhile, despite responsibility for territories "good governance," Britain treads lightly. This is a true story of murder, collusion, conspiracy, and cover-up designed to protect the secrets of privilege, and hide the poverty, violence and drugs that darken Bermudas tranquil pastels, a third-world setting of mysterious beauty and international influence incongruent with its size.
Author: Clara Kensie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948661492
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
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Lily Summerhays remembers how she died in each of her past lives. Ever Abrams does too. Lily is reckless and fearless. Ever is cautious and follows the rules. Lily wants to leave boring, rural Ryland and explore the world. Ever wants to stay in quiet, safe Ryland for the rest of her life. Lily was killed eighteen years ago while trying to solve her friend's murder. Ever is Lily reborn, and now she will have to break every rule and face every fear to find Lily's killer--before he kills her twice. From Clara Kensie, author of the RITA(R) award-winning Deception So series and the critically-acclaimed Aftermath, comes KILL ME ONCE, KILL ME TWICE: a dual-timeline, dual-romance, dual-mystery/thriller with a touch of magical realism for fans of The Walls Around Us and Vanishing Girls.
Author: Sarah Cross
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab ®
ISBN: 1606843249
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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Mirabelle's past is shrouded in secrecy, from her parents' tragic deaths to her guardians' half-truths about why she can't return to her birthplace, Beau Rivage. Desperate to see the town, Mira runs away—and discovers a world she never could have imagined. In Beau Rivage, nothing is what it seems—the strangely pale girl with a morbid interest in apples, the obnoxious playboy who's a beast to everyone he meets, and the chivalrous guy who has a thing for damsels in distress. Here, fairy tales come to life, curses are awakened, and ancient stories are played out again and again. But fairy tales aren't pretty things, and they don't always end in happily ever after. Mira has a role to play, a fairy tale destiny to embrace or resist. As she struggles to take control of her fate, Mira is drawn into the lives of two brothers with fairy tale curses of their own...brothers who share a dark secret. And she'll find that love, just like fairy tales, can have sharp edges and hidden thorns.
Author: Susan Rose Blauner
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062936417
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 287
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NOW WITH A NEW CHAPTER AND AN UPDATED RESOURCES SECTION Suicide has touched the lives of nearly half of all Americans, yet it is rarely talked about openly. In her highly acclaimed book, Susan Blauner—a survivor of multiple suicide attempts—offers guidance and hope for those contemplating ending their lives and for their loved ones. “Each word written with thoughtful intent; each story told with the deepest of honesty and humility, and in doing so Blauner puts forward a life-saving book."—Daniel J. Reidenberg, PsyD, Executive Director, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (www.save.org) “I continued to romanticize my death by suicide: who would find me; what I’d look like. I spent hundreds of hours planning my funeral, imagining the remorse of my family and friends. I wrote good-bye letters, composed wills, and disrupted the lives of everyone close to me. Then reality hit.”—Susan Rose Blauner The statistics on suicide are staggering. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 800,000 people die by suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds, and for each completed suicide there may be twenty or more attempts. In How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me, Susan Blauner is the perfect emissary for a message of hope and a program of action for these millions of people. A survivor of multiple suicide attempts, she explains the complex feelings and fantasies that surround suicidal thoughts. In a direct, nonjudgmental, and loving voice, she offers affirmations and suggestions for those experiencing life-ending thoughts, and for their friends and family. With an introduction by Bernie Siegel, M.D., this important, timely book has now been updated with a revised resources section, and a new chapter on the author’s experiences since the book’s initial publication.
Author: Chelsea Cain
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250014883
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Nothing makes Portland detective Archie Sheridan happier than knowing that Gretchen Lowell—the serial killer whose stunning beauty is belied by the gruesome murders she's committed—is locked away in a psych ward. Archie can finally heal from the near-fatal physical and emotional wounds she's inflicted on him and start moving on with his life. To this end, Archie throws himself into the latest case to come across his desk: A cyclist has discovered a corpse in Mount Tabor Park on the eastern side of Portland. The man was gagged, skinned, and found hanging by his wrists from a tree. It's the work of a killer bold and clever enough to torture his victim for hours on a sunny summer morning in a big public park and yet leave no trace. And then Archie gets a message he can't ignore—Gretchen claims to have inside knowledge about this grisly murder. Archie finally agrees to visit Gretchen, because he can't risk losing his only lead in the case. At least, that's what he tells himself . . . but the ties between Archie and Gretchen have always been stronger, deeper, and more complex than he's willing to admit, even to himself. What game is she playing this time? And even more frightening, what long-hidden secrets from Gretchen's past have been dredged up that someone would kill to protect? At once terrifying and magnetic, "Beauty Killer" Gretchen Lowell returns with a vengeance in Kill You Twice, Chelsea Cain's latest razor-sharp psychological thriller.
Author: Xin Buzaima
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647621313
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1002
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The warrior who returned to the city thought that life had come to peace, but he did not expect to fall into another whirlpool ... He was a famous soldier king and had just completed a dangerous mission and returned to the Feng city when he was almost killed. He planned to take care of his friend's sister in accordance with his friend's last wish, which can also make up for the pain of losing his friend. Halfway through, he received an order from his adoptive father and was forced to become a bodyguard for a sexy female CEO. He thought this mission was easy to be accomplished, but he didn't expect to involve in a huge conspiracy ... ☆About the Author☆ Xin Bu Zai Ma, a brilliant online novelist, his novels have twists and turns, sharp writing styles, and accurate and distinctive portrayal of characters, which was loved by readers.
Author: Phillip Vincent
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509227725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Charter boat captain Malik Bashir's family is forced to flee when he is conscripted into the service of a notorious drug lord. He is determined his next mission will be his last. A chartered diving expedition on Malik's boat goes bad when a member of the team is seriously injured during a dive. He must choose between helping the diver and risking his own life or following orders. When they are forced to seek refuge on an isolated island they discover something more terrifying than the murderous drug lord is hunting them.
Author: L.A. Ward
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1646547446
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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All Roads Do Not Lead Home is a fiction story with a small dose of reality. The only reality is woven into the parts of Victoria’s home life at hillbilly hell. It is up to the reader to decide what is real and what is not. Victoria struggles to reach her goals by traveling many different roads. Some roads are dead ends, and some are closed altogether. She fights to stop human trafficking, as she addresses issues like being a victim and how to stay safe. She has a strong spirit and uses humor to keep her wits about herself. All characters are fictional and bear no resemblance to anybody.
Author: Keith Brockman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359100163
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 58
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This book was created with the intention of sharing my personal experiences and life lessons that each and every one of us goes through daily. Accept my creativity with an open mind and heart, and I promise you will not be disappointed. East St. Louis, IL, I hope I make you proud!
Author: Mira Grant
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316451479
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1356
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Now, for the first time, Mira Grant's complete New York Times bestselling NEWSFLESH trilogy is available in a single volume. "Alive or dead, the truth won't rest. My name is Georgia Mason, and I am begging you. Rise up while you can." The year was 2014. We had cured cancer. We had beat the common cold. But in doing so we created something new, something terrible that no one could stop. The infection spread, virus blocks taking over bodies and minds with one, unstoppable command: FEED. Now, twenty years after the Rising, Georgia and Shaun Mason are on the trail of the biggest story of their lives —the dark conspiracy behind the infected. The truth will out, even if it kills them.
