Zara White suspects theres a freaky guy semi-stalking her. Shes also obsessed with phobias. And its true, she hasnt exactly been herself since her stepfather died. But exiling her to shivery Maine to live with her grandmother? That seems a bit extreme. The move is supposed to help her stay sane…but Zaras pretty sure her […]
At a mystery conference in Manchester, Katie Williams makes her move on a burly Scotsman…and winds up falling in love before the night is over…
Acclaimed for her “skillful blend of supernatural thrills and romance” (Publishers Weekly), New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan plunges readers into the darkest recesses of the mind as a man and a woman discover the terrifying power–and the forbidden passion–that could destroy them both… The classified experiment is the brainchild of renowned scientist Peter […]
A spurned ex-boyfriend comes back from the grave to haunt the girl who broke up with him
Egypt is a shadow of its former self. An army of barbarians, mounted on horse-drawn chariots, has swept through the Empire, destroying everything in its path. Known as the Hyksos, the leaders from foreign lands, they have reduced the land of the pharaohs to slavery. Only one city resists: Thebes, where the widow of the […]
A body in the bank earns a different kind of interest. Respectable Venetians hardly notice the murder of a transvestite prostitue until the body is identified as the staid director of the Banca di Verona. While tongues wag over the scandal, only Guido Brunetti, the suave and sharp-eyed commisario of police, suspects foul play.
Someone is killing Italys prominent businessmen, and, at first glance, the murders appear unrelated. However, Venices most charming and tenacious detective, Vice-Commissario Guido Brunetti, suspects a fatal link. After mounting an unorthodox investigation, Brunetti uncovers a disturbing international web of exploitation run by Venices most influential citizens.
brWhat is the secret of the old castle on the hill, and why are the locals so afraid of it? When flashing lights are seen in a distant tower, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack decide to investigate#8212;and discover a very sinister plot concealed within its hidden rooms and gloomy underground passages.
A Killer Lurks In her quaint vintage clothing boutique in picturesque Georgetown, Karen Nevitts laces and white linens seem so innocent. Her aunts aged friends have even ransacked their attics to help the novice entrepreneur launch her business. The dresses they produce are exquisite–valuable designer originals from decades past–but unwittingly Karen has discovered something far […]
In The Secret, Rhonda Byrne revealed the law of attraction. Now with The Power, Rhonda Byrne continues her groundbreaking work, as she reveals the single greatest force in our universe. Rhonda believes that everyone is meant to have an amazing life. And in The Power, she shows how perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you […]
The Princess Bride is a true fantasy classic. William Goldman describes it as a “good parts version” of “S. Morgensterns Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure.” Morgensterns original was filled with details of Florinese history, court etiquette, and Mrs. Morgensterns mostly complimentary views of the text. Much admired by academics, the “Classic Tale” […]
Understanding the Play: * The words themselves Are they similar to modern words? Can you guess their meaning from this? Check the glossary for any that are new to you.* The context of the immediate lines Is there a general theme in the conversation or speech that might give you some clues?* The context of […]
London 1843 few know any leisure, and Christmas has all but been forgotten… …Enter Charles Dickens and his “Ghostly little book,” in which he invents the modern concept of Christmas Spirit and offers one of the world s most adapted and imitated stories. We know Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, […]
By the time Colin Singleton was dumped 19 times by girls named Katherine, he should have gotten the idea that it won??t work out for him. But this washed up child prodigy sets out on a roadtrip with his best friend riding shotgun and with ten thousand dollars on him as he rides to prove […]