Author: Mary Stoecklein
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1498585787
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Though mystery, crime, and detective fiction are some of the most popular genres in the world, little scholarship currently exists regarding Native American writers and how they add new dimensions to this widely read literary form. Rather, the majority of scholarship examines the depiction of Native characters from the perspective of non-Native authors. Native American Mystery Writing: Indigenous Investigations analyzes how Native authors use the genre to foreground centuries of settler-colonial crimes and comment upon the ways in which these acts continue to impact Native individuals and communities today. Considering fourteen novels and two made-for-TV films, this book surveys a spectrum of settler-colonial crimes: the Osage oil murders, sexual assault against Native women, missing and murdered Indigenous women, the California mission system, suppression of spiritual beliefs, theft—of land, children, and cultural items—and, of course, murder. Examination of these texts shows how Native authors working with the mystery, crime, and detective fiction formats are able to entertain readers while also sending strong social, cultural, and political messages that argue for strengthened tribal sovereignty and illustrate the resilience of Indigenous peoples—all in order to promote discussions about creating a more just system for Native Nations.
Native American Mystery Writing
Author: Mary Stoecklein
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1498585787
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Though mystery, crime, and detective fiction are some of the most popular genres in the world, little scholarship currently exists regarding Native American writers and how they add new dimensions to this widely read literary form. Rather, the majority of scholarship examines the depiction of Native characters from the perspective of non-Native authors. Native American Mystery Writing: Indigenous Investigations analyzes how Native authors use the genre to foreground centuries of settler-colonial crimes and comment upon the ways in which these acts continue to impact Native individuals and communities today. Considering fourteen novels and two made-for-TV films, this book surveys a spectrum of settler-colonial crimes: the Osage oil murders, sexual assault against Native women, missing and murdered Indigenous women, the California mission system, suppression of spiritual beliefs, theft—of land, children, and cultural items—and, of course, murder. Examination of these texts shows how Native authors working with the mystery, crime, and detective fiction formats are able to entertain readers while also sending strong social, cultural, and political messages that argue for strengthened tribal sovereignty and illustrate the resilience of Indigenous peoples—all in order to promote discussions about creating a more just system for Native Nations.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1498585787
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Though mystery, crime, and detective fiction are some of the most popular genres in the world, little scholarship currently exists regarding Native American writers and how they add new dimensions to this widely read literary form. Rather, the majority of scholarship examines the depiction of Native characters from the perspective of non-Native authors. Native American Mystery Writing: Indigenous Investigations analyzes how Native authors use the genre to foreground centuries of settler-colonial crimes and comment upon the ways in which these acts continue to impact Native individuals and communities today. Considering fourteen novels and two made-for-TV films, this book surveys a spectrum of settler-colonial crimes: the Osage oil murders, sexual assault against Native women, missing and murdered Indigenous women, the California mission system, suppression of spiritual beliefs, theft—of land, children, and cultural items—and, of course, murder. Examination of these texts shows how Native authors working with the mystery, crime, and detective fiction formats are able to entertain readers while also sending strong social, cultural, and political messages that argue for strengthened tribal sovereignty and illustrate the resilience of Indigenous peoples—all in order to promote discussions about creating a more just system for Native Nations.
Time To Remember
Author: Lorraine Beaumont
Publisher: Owlet Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
FIND OUT WHY THIS IS A #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING TIME TRAVEL SERIES! … Get swept away into a world filled with debauchery, steamy sex, lies, betrayal and murder. Document the contents of a vast estate, discover riches beyond your wildest dreams, figure out a centuries old legend and fall into the arms of a handsome egotistical Earl, a dashing Duke, an irresistible Wastrel, a mouthwatering Millionaire and ultimately land in the bed of A Knight in Shining Armor.
Publisher: Owlet Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
FIND OUT WHY THIS IS A #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING TIME TRAVEL SERIES! … Get swept away into a world filled with debauchery, steamy sex, lies, betrayal and murder. Document the contents of a vast estate, discover riches beyond your wildest dreams, figure out a centuries old legend and fall into the arms of a handsome egotistical Earl, a dashing Duke, an irresistible Wastrel, a mouthwatering Millionaire and ultimately land in the bed of A Knight in Shining Armor.
Sinking Suspicions
Author: Sara Sue Hoklotubbe
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816598711
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Suspicions run high when murder mixes with identity theft in the latest installment of the popular Sadie Walela mystery series set in Cherokee Country. No sooner does Sadie embark on an unexpected business trip to the beautiful island of Maui, when her long-time neighbor, Buck Skinner, a full-blood Cherokee and World War II veteran, goes missing and becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a petty identity thief. Iconic lawman Lance Smith joins a community-wide search, but Buck is nowhere to be found. As evidence mounts against her old friend, Sadie rushes to return home to help—only to be delayed by an island-wide earthquake and her own sinking suspicions. A diverse cast of characters weave together a breathless story of murder, thievery, and the toll of war on the human spirit. In her effort to restore balance to her neighbor’s life, Sadie not only uncovers the truth, but unravels much more than a murder.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816598711
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Suspicions run high when murder mixes with identity theft in the latest installment of the popular Sadie Walela mystery series set in Cherokee Country. No sooner does Sadie embark on an unexpected business trip to the beautiful island of Maui, when her long-time neighbor, Buck Skinner, a full-blood Cherokee and World War II veteran, goes missing and becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a petty identity thief. Iconic lawman Lance Smith joins a community-wide search, but Buck is nowhere to be found. As evidence mounts against her old friend, Sadie rushes to return home to help—only to be delayed by an island-wide earthquake and her own sinking suspicions. A diverse cast of characters weave together a breathless story of murder, thievery, and the toll of war on the human spirit. In her effort to restore balance to her neighbor’s life, Sadie not only uncovers the truth, but unravels much more than a murder.
Beast of Shadow
Author: Raven G Huffman
Publisher: Raven G Huffman
ISBN: 1725757613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Reality is all in the perception of the beholder but what if the beholder is crazy? Aislin Welsh is a sheltered young woman with a secret, a voice inside her mind. It is a dark, black shadow named Bram. She’s got control of it, or so she thinks, but an accident in a research lab gives her reason to question it all. Aislin finds herself within another world filled with dangerous beasts and nomadic people who fear two things: the mountain on which they survive, and a blood thirsty chief named Bram. Chief Bram pulls her into his life and into his tribe as Mother of the tribe. Insane with the sanity, Aislin is forced to adapt to the new life in front of her full of danger, murder, and war. Soon enough she is faced with a choice: does she trust the man she’s known all her life or does she trust her newfound mind?
Publisher: Raven G Huffman
ISBN: 1725757613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Reality is all in the perception of the beholder but what if the beholder is crazy? Aislin Welsh is a sheltered young woman with a secret, a voice inside her mind. It is a dark, black shadow named Bram. She’s got control of it, or so she thinks, but an accident in a research lab gives her reason to question it all. Aislin finds herself within another world filled with dangerous beasts and nomadic people who fear two things: the mountain on which they survive, and a blood thirsty chief named Bram. Chief Bram pulls her into his life and into his tribe as Mother of the tribe. Insane with the sanity, Aislin is forced to adapt to the new life in front of her full of danger, murder, and war. Soon enough she is faced with a choice: does she trust the man she’s known all her life or does she trust her newfound mind?
The Secrets of Epo-5
Author: Elizabeth Knollston
Publisher: Lewis Bros. Press
ISBN: 1959159097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
A desperate race to unravel the secrets of Epo-5. Mahia Orion is playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Up against the Commandant of the InterGalactic Justice System, Mahia will have to confront her family’s dark past and the role they have played in the rise of the Sun Worshipers. But she isn’t the only Orion looking for answers. With enemies at every turn, Mahia will have to navigate a treacherous web of secrets, lies, and truths long buried. And discover if her family’s legacy turns out to be a nightmare or the hope for a better future. Will she be able to traverse the dangerous terrain of Epo-5 and stay one step ahead of her enemies? Or will she realize the truth may be far more dangerous than she ever imagined? The Orion family legacy will push Mahia to her breaking point in the fourth installment of the Three-Fold Suns series. Don’t miss out on this intergalactic adventure of a lifetime!
Publisher: Lewis Bros. Press
ISBN: 1959159097
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
A desperate race to unravel the secrets of Epo-5. Mahia Orion is playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Up against the Commandant of the InterGalactic Justice System, Mahia will have to confront her family’s dark past and the role they have played in the rise of the Sun Worshipers. But she isn’t the only Orion looking for answers. With enemies at every turn, Mahia will have to navigate a treacherous web of secrets, lies, and truths long buried. And discover if her family’s legacy turns out to be a nightmare or the hope for a better future. Will she be able to traverse the dangerous terrain of Epo-5 and stay one step ahead of her enemies? Or will she realize the truth may be far more dangerous than she ever imagined? The Orion family legacy will push Mahia to her breaking point in the fourth installment of the Three-Fold Suns series. Don’t miss out on this intergalactic adventure of a lifetime!
For Richer or Poorer
Author: Dana Volney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507206070
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1781
Book Description
Love or money? Why choose! In this value-priced collection of delightful stories, six couples discover that financial gain might be nice, but romance is the real deal. Paradise Point: Liv Barnette needs a new life. So inheriting 50 percent ownership in Paradise Point marina is a lucky break. The sexy downside? Sharing her windfall with Army Ranger Adam Lark, who will go to any extreme to see her gone … or so he thinks. Change My Mind: Centerfielder Grey Kemmons is spending the off-season renovating the house he inherited from his father. When spitfire Nel Parker shows up wanting to list the house, their strictly business relationship soon gets very personal. Sweet Texas Charm: Becca Nash has no idea why kind, old Jack Cooper left her half of his company, since she never had more than a few polite conversations with the guy. Neither does Grayson Cooper, Guac Olé’s CEO, who is seething over the strawberry-shaped charm his dad willed him. He goes undercover boss to find out how he can steal back those shares, but surprisingly loses his heart to Becca instead. Montana Christmas Magic: Tennis pro Logan Collins inherits a cabin in rural Phillipsburg, Montana, that he’s not allowed to sell for six months. It’s just enough time to start a sweet relationship with artist and chocolatier Julie Thompson. But despite the trappings of permanence—a dog, a horse, and a woman who brings light into his dark days—his life is still in New York. He’ll have to persuade Julie that Christmas in Manhattan is just as inspiring, before the holidays put a final wrap on their relationship. Hiding Places: Mona Smith is on the run to avoid getting mixed up in some dirty business with a drug kingpin. Will she find escape or more trouble in unexpected savior Linc Dray’s arms when he sees her presence as a way to save the family farm he’s in line to inherit? Hot Off the Press: Leigh inherits her family’s newspaper, the perfect vehicle for her journalism experience, but she must work with her enemy, David, to save it. Can she trust him to have her back, or will the chance at a big scoop set them at hopeless odds? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507206070
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1781
Book Description
Love or money? Why choose! In this value-priced collection of delightful stories, six couples discover that financial gain might be nice, but romance is the real deal. Paradise Point: Liv Barnette needs a new life. So inheriting 50 percent ownership in Paradise Point marina is a lucky break. The sexy downside? Sharing her windfall with Army Ranger Adam Lark, who will go to any extreme to see her gone … or so he thinks. Change My Mind: Centerfielder Grey Kemmons is spending the off-season renovating the house he inherited from his father. When spitfire Nel Parker shows up wanting to list the house, their strictly business relationship soon gets very personal. Sweet Texas Charm: Becca Nash has no idea why kind, old Jack Cooper left her half of his company, since she never had more than a few polite conversations with the guy. Neither does Grayson Cooper, Guac Olé’s CEO, who is seething over the strawberry-shaped charm his dad willed him. He goes undercover boss to find out how he can steal back those shares, but surprisingly loses his heart to Becca instead. Montana Christmas Magic: Tennis pro Logan Collins inherits a cabin in rural Phillipsburg, Montana, that he’s not allowed to sell for six months. It’s just enough time to start a sweet relationship with artist and chocolatier Julie Thompson. But despite the trappings of permanence—a dog, a horse, and a woman who brings light into his dark days—his life is still in New York. He’ll have to persuade Julie that Christmas in Manhattan is just as inspiring, before the holidays put a final wrap on their relationship. Hiding Places: Mona Smith is on the run to avoid getting mixed up in some dirty business with a drug kingpin. Will she find escape or more trouble in unexpected savior Linc Dray’s arms when he sees her presence as a way to save the family farm he’s in line to inherit? Hot Off the Press: Leigh inherits her family’s newspaper, the perfect vehicle for her journalism experience, but she must work with her enemy, David, to save it. Can she trust him to have her back, or will the chance at a big scoop set them at hopeless odds? Sensuality Level: Sensual
My Enemy's Boyfriend
Author: Linda Kage
Publisher: Linda Kage
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
It was no mystery why I hated Genesis Gusano. She liked to take other people’s things. The bitch stole a pair of my cutest shoes along with my favorite necklace and a school paper I’d written, which had nearly gotten me expelled from Haverick University entirely. But the last straw came when she dared to take the one thing I’d been pining over for two years. Him. I had craved Hudson Ivey in a way I didn’t even know craving was possible, and that was before I’d learned his dang name. He had no idea he’d become a possession that two enemies were warring over. All he wanted to do was graduate with his culinary arts degree and become the best chef possible. But now he’s stuck in Genesis’s sick game until a ghost from his past changes all the rules, possessing him in a whole new, far more dangerous way. I promised myself I was done with the paranormal life. I was determined to be a normal, everyday, average girl. But I can’t just stand aside and watch him be destroyed. So I guess it’s time for a little Faith to step in and save the day.
Publisher: Linda Kage
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
It was no mystery why I hated Genesis Gusano. She liked to take other people’s things. The bitch stole a pair of my cutest shoes along with my favorite necklace and a school paper I’d written, which had nearly gotten me expelled from Haverick University entirely. But the last straw came when she dared to take the one thing I’d been pining over for two years. Him. I had craved Hudson Ivey in a way I didn’t even know craving was possible, and that was before I’d learned his dang name. He had no idea he’d become a possession that two enemies were warring over. All he wanted to do was graduate with his culinary arts degree and become the best chef possible. But now he’s stuck in Genesis’s sick game until a ghost from his past changes all the rules, possessing him in a whole new, far more dangerous way. I promised myself I was done with the paranormal life. I was determined to be a normal, everyday, average girl. But I can’t just stand aside and watch him be destroyed. So I guess it’s time for a little Faith to step in and save the day.
Myself
Author: Leigh Santoro
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491757868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Doctor Theodore Teddy Thyme is one of the best in his field. He finds his professional work both industrious and enjoyable. Raine Justice Liverboardman will prove to be the ultimate challenge of Dr. Thymes entire career. Raine has been charged with attempted capital murder. Dr. Thyme is the psychiatrist chosen to examine Raine to determine if Raine is fit for trial. The case itself is hazy at best. No body had been discovered; yet Raine confessed to the murder. When Dr. Thyme meets Raine, he finds a person infected by evil and genius in equal quantities. He questions Raines family members and finds a history of bizarre, ghastly, and probably abusive people. Which may explain the murderous behavior of his patient. However, as the case goes to trial Dr. Thyme wonders if Raine is up to something more macabre. Some sort of sick joke, of sorts. Raine is certainly intelligent enough to undermine the United States judicial system. Yet there is a full confession from Raine on record. Haunted by Raine, Dr. Thyme might soon discover that the proximity to madness has severe consequences. These characters make the Jukes look like the Brady Bunch. Trying to understand the family tests even Thymes superlative skills. Blueink Review In Myself, Leigh Santoro tackles the viewpoints of multiple characters in the examination of a man who has been charged with attempted capital murder. The plot itself is interesting. Those who enjoy psychological intrigue may find this book fascinating. Readers who enjoy weighty psychological mysteries will be intrigued by Santoros premise. Foreword Reviews Santoros novel is a scrupulously detailed narrative. She unflinchingly delves into Raines psyche but handles the story with competence and finesse. The interviews Thymes conducted help the reader understand diagnoses like paranoid personality disorder, afflicting both Raine and Warren. The story in general is baffling, but the docs examination of an eccentric protagonist is enthralling. Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491757868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Doctor Theodore Teddy Thyme is one of the best in his field. He finds his professional work both industrious and enjoyable. Raine Justice Liverboardman will prove to be the ultimate challenge of Dr. Thymes entire career. Raine has been charged with attempted capital murder. Dr. Thyme is the psychiatrist chosen to examine Raine to determine if Raine is fit for trial. The case itself is hazy at best. No body had been discovered; yet Raine confessed to the murder. When Dr. Thyme meets Raine, he finds a person infected by evil and genius in equal quantities. He questions Raines family members and finds a history of bizarre, ghastly, and probably abusive people. Which may explain the murderous behavior of his patient. However, as the case goes to trial Dr. Thyme wonders if Raine is up to something more macabre. Some sort of sick joke, of sorts. Raine is certainly intelligent enough to undermine the United States judicial system. Yet there is a full confession from Raine on record. Haunted by Raine, Dr. Thyme might soon discover that the proximity to madness has severe consequences. These characters make the Jukes look like the Brady Bunch. Trying to understand the family tests even Thymes superlative skills. Blueink Review In Myself, Leigh Santoro tackles the viewpoints of multiple characters in the examination of a man who has been charged with attempted capital murder. The plot itself is interesting. Those who enjoy psychological intrigue may find this book fascinating. Readers who enjoy weighty psychological mysteries will be intrigued by Santoros premise. Foreword Reviews Santoros novel is a scrupulously detailed narrative. She unflinchingly delves into Raines psyche but handles the story with competence and finesse. The interviews Thymes conducted help the reader understand diagnoses like paranoid personality disorder, afflicting both Raine and Warren. The story in general is baffling, but the docs examination of an eccentric protagonist is enthralling. Kirkus Reviews
Betrayal at the Buffalo Ranch
Author: Sara Sue Hoklotubbe
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816537275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The fourth cozy mystery featuring Cherokee sleuth Sadie Walela features murder, intrigue, and romance--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816537275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The fourth cozy mystery featuring Cherokee sleuth Sadie Walela features murder, intrigue, and romance--Provided by publisher.
A History of American Crime Fiction
Author: Chris Raczkowski
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108547338
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 579
Book Description
A History of American Crime Fiction places crime fiction within a context of aesthetic practices and experiments, intellectual concerns, and historical debates generally reserved for canonical literary history. Toward that end, the book is divided into sections that reflect the periods that commonly organize American literary history, with chapters highlighting crime fiction's reciprocal relationships with early American literature, romanticism, realism, modernism and postmodernism. It surveys everything from 17th-century execution sermons, the detective fiction of Harriet Spofford and T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land, to the films of David Lynch, HBO's The Sopranos, and the podcast Serial, while engaging a wide variety of critical methods. As a result, this book expands crime fiction's significance beyond the boundaries of popular genres and explores the symbiosis between crime fiction and canonical literature that sustains and energizes both.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108547338
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 579
Book Description
A History of American Crime Fiction places crime fiction within a context of aesthetic practices and experiments, intellectual concerns, and historical debates generally reserved for canonical literary history. Toward that end, the book is divided into sections that reflect the periods that commonly organize American literary history, with chapters highlighting crime fiction's reciprocal relationships with early American literature, romanticism, realism, modernism and postmodernism. It surveys everything from 17th-century execution sermons, the detective fiction of Harriet Spofford and T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land, to the films of David Lynch, HBO's The Sopranos, and the podcast Serial, while engaging a wide variety of critical methods. As a result, this book expands crime fiction's significance beyond the boundaries of popular genres and explores the symbiosis between crime fiction and canonical literature that sustains and energizes both.