Author: R. A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Returning to Australia following a somewhat turbulent holiday in New Zealand, Paul and Denise are both looking forward to a relaxing family Christmas get-together, on the sunny Gold Coast. A reunion with old friends is just the beginning of the surprises that are in store for Denise and her husband as they explore the tranquil Mount Tambourine ranges. In a race against the clock, Denise scrambles to understand what it is that is threatening their friends lives. Can Denise put her prejudices aside in time to come to the aide of her friends, before it is too late for them all?
A Faceless Killer: A Denise Banks Mystery
Author: R. A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Returning to Australia following a somewhat turbulent holiday in New Zealand, Paul and Denise are both looking forward to a relaxing family Christmas get-together, on the sunny Gold Coast. A reunion with old friends is just the beginning of the surprises that are in store for Denise and her husband as they explore the tranquil Mount Tambourine ranges. In a race against the clock, Denise scrambles to understand what it is that is threatening their friends lives. Can Denise put her prejudices aside in time to come to the aide of her friends, before it is too late for them all?
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Returning to Australia following a somewhat turbulent holiday in New Zealand, Paul and Denise are both looking forward to a relaxing family Christmas get-together, on the sunny Gold Coast. A reunion with old friends is just the beginning of the surprises that are in store for Denise and her husband as they explore the tranquil Mount Tambourine ranges. In a race against the clock, Denise scrambles to understand what it is that is threatening their friends lives. Can Denise put her prejudices aside in time to come to the aide of her friends, before it is too late for them all?
Broken Paradise: A Denise Banks Mystery
Author: R.A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This Hawaiian paradise will become a nightmare for Denise Banks and her husband when they become entangled in a heartbreaking hostage situation. Denise is a woman with a nose for mystery, but can she control her urges to be the star of the saga in time to unravel the web of lies that have entrapped them in this strange land? Find out in this suspenseful novel about the power of the truth and the lengths people will go to find it.
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
This Hawaiian paradise will become a nightmare for Denise Banks and her husband when they become entangled in a heartbreaking hostage situation. Denise is a woman with a nose for mystery, but can she control her urges to be the star of the saga in time to unravel the web of lies that have entrapped them in this strange land? Find out in this suspenseful novel about the power of the truth and the lengths people will go to find it.
A Twisted Curse: A Denise Banks Mystery
Author: R. A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Returning to one of her most favourite travel destinations, Japan, Denise joins her friends Daniella and Sora for their celebration of Marriage. A celebration that is haunted by a most mysterious curse. Learning the history of a Nation often misunderstood, she is determined to get the bottom of this mystery, one way or another. Denise needs to keep herself level-headed in this twisted mystery, not only to assure her friends’ happy union, but also to protect her own safety.
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Returning to one of her most favourite travel destinations, Japan, Denise joins her friends Daniella and Sora for their celebration of Marriage. A celebration that is haunted by a most mysterious curse. Learning the history of a Nation often misunderstood, she is determined to get the bottom of this mystery, one way or another. Denise needs to keep herself level-headed in this twisted mystery, not only to assure her friends’ happy union, but also to protect her own safety.
Dividing Lines
Author: R. A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Step into the unforgiving wilderness of Van Dieman's Land in the 1800s - a place shrouded in mystery and fear. Winifred Oakley, accustomed to the comforts of London's high society, is abruptly uprooted and thrust into the heart of this ominous territory. Little does she know, beyond the challenges of Colonial Life, a web of secrets awaits her at the end of her arduous journey.
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Step into the unforgiving wilderness of Van Dieman's Land in the 1800s - a place shrouded in mystery and fear. Winifred Oakley, accustomed to the comforts of London's high society, is abruptly uprooted and thrust into the heart of this ominous territory. Little does she know, beyond the challenges of Colonial Life, a web of secrets awaits her at the end of her arduous journey.
Rebels & Renegades
Author: R. A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In the shadowy alleys of 1900s Tasmania, Jack Hartley and Eliza Monroe are far more than mere bandits, they are vigilantes, targeting the corrupt elite to uplift the downtrodden. With cunning charm and a penchant for danger, this devious duo embarks on a series of high-stakes heists, stealing from the morally bankrupt to restore balance to society. As their reputation expands, so too does the relentless pursuit by law enforcement. In a world where the line between right and wrong blurs, can Jack and Eliza continue their courageous quest, or will their pursuit for justice come at the ultimate price? This collection of mystery short stories captures the thrilling escapades of two outlaws who become legends of their own time.
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In the shadowy alleys of 1900s Tasmania, Jack Hartley and Eliza Monroe are far more than mere bandits, they are vigilantes, targeting the corrupt elite to uplift the downtrodden. With cunning charm and a penchant for danger, this devious duo embarks on a series of high-stakes heists, stealing from the morally bankrupt to restore balance to society. As their reputation expands, so too does the relentless pursuit by law enforcement. In a world where the line between right and wrong blurs, can Jack and Eliza continue their courageous quest, or will their pursuit for justice come at the ultimate price? This collection of mystery short stories captures the thrilling escapades of two outlaws who become legends of their own time.
A Deadly Pastime
Author: R. A. Soames
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Denise and Paul are no strangers to the dedication that members of Garden Clubs have towards their chosen pastime. Even so, when they accepted their friend’s invitation to accompany them on a Garden Tour in Northern Tasmania, they have no idea just what they were getting themselves into. In this her 18th novel, Denise will have to work closely with her husband to discover the mystery that lies behind the Port Sorrell Garden Club. It'll take a little bit more than getting their hands dirty, for Denise and Paul to discover the person behind this devilish crime, before it is too late for them all.
Publisher: R. A. Soames
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Denise and Paul are no strangers to the dedication that members of Garden Clubs have towards their chosen pastime. Even so, when they accepted their friend’s invitation to accompany them on a Garden Tour in Northern Tasmania, they have no idea just what they were getting themselves into. In this her 18th novel, Denise will have to work closely with her husband to discover the mystery that lies behind the Port Sorrell Garden Club. It'll take a little bit more than getting their hands dirty, for Denise and Paul to discover the person behind this devilish crime, before it is too late for them all.
Haunting Experiences
Author: Diane Goldstein
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874216818
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commodified representations of ghosts can be quite different from the beliefs people hold about them, based on tradition or direct experience. Personal belief and cultural tradition on the one hand, and popular and commercial representation on the other, nevertheless continually feed each other. They frequently share space in how people think about the supernatural. In Haunting Experiences, three well-known folklorists seek to broaden the discussion of ghost lore by examining it from a variety of angles in various modern contexts. Diane E. Goldstein, Sylvia Ann Grider, and Jeannie Banks Thomas take ghosts seriously, as they draw on contemporary scholarship that emphasizes both the basis of belief in experience (rather than mere fantasy) and the usefulness of ghost stories. They look closely at the narrative role of such lore in matters such as socialization and gender. And they unravel the complex mix of mass media, commodification, and popular culture that today puts old spirits into new contexts.
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874216818
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commodified representations of ghosts can be quite different from the beliefs people hold about them, based on tradition or direct experience. Personal belief and cultural tradition on the one hand, and popular and commercial representation on the other, nevertheless continually feed each other. They frequently share space in how people think about the supernatural. In Haunting Experiences, three well-known folklorists seek to broaden the discussion of ghost lore by examining it from a variety of angles in various modern contexts. Diane E. Goldstein, Sylvia Ann Grider, and Jeannie Banks Thomas take ghosts seriously, as they draw on contemporary scholarship that emphasizes both the basis of belief in experience (rather than mere fantasy) and the usefulness of ghost stories. They look closely at the narrative role of such lore in matters such as socialization and gender. And they unravel the complex mix of mass media, commodification, and popular culture that today puts old spirits into new contexts.
The Serpent King
Author: Jeff Zentner
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0553524046
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Named to ten BEST OF THE YEAR lists and selected as a William C. Morris Award Winner,The Serpent King is the critically acclaimed, much-beloved story of three teens who find themselves--and each other--while on the cusp of graduating from high school with hopes of leaving their small-town behind. Perfect for fans of John Green's Turtles All the Way Down. "Move over, John Green; Zentner is coming for you." —The New York Public Library “Will fill the infinite space that was left in your chest after you finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” —BookRiot.com Dill isn't the most popular kid at his rural Tennessee high school. After his father fell from grace in a public scandal that reverberated throughout their small town, Dill became a target. Fortunately, his two fellow misfits and best friends, Travis and Lydia, have his back. But as they begin their senior year, Dill feels the coils of his future tightening around him. His only escapes are music and his secret feelings for Lydia--neither of which he is brave enough to share. Graduation feels more like an ending to Dill than a beginning. But even before then, he must cope with another ending--one that will rock his life to the core. Debut novelist Jeff Zentner provides an unblinking and at times comic view of the hard realities of growing up in the Bible belt, and an intimate look at the struggles to find one’s true self in the wreckage of the past. “A story about friendship, family and forgiveness, it’s as funny and witty as it is utterly heartbreaking.” —PasteMagazine.com “A brutally honest portrayal of teen life . . . [and] a love letter to the South from a man who really understands it.” —Mashable.com “I adored all three of these characters and the way they talked to and loved one another.”—New York Times
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0553524046
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Named to ten BEST OF THE YEAR lists and selected as a William C. Morris Award Winner,The Serpent King is the critically acclaimed, much-beloved story of three teens who find themselves--and each other--while on the cusp of graduating from high school with hopes of leaving their small-town behind. Perfect for fans of John Green's Turtles All the Way Down. "Move over, John Green; Zentner is coming for you." —The New York Public Library “Will fill the infinite space that was left in your chest after you finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” —BookRiot.com Dill isn't the most popular kid at his rural Tennessee high school. After his father fell from grace in a public scandal that reverberated throughout their small town, Dill became a target. Fortunately, his two fellow misfits and best friends, Travis and Lydia, have his back. But as they begin their senior year, Dill feels the coils of his future tightening around him. His only escapes are music and his secret feelings for Lydia--neither of which he is brave enough to share. Graduation feels more like an ending to Dill than a beginning. But even before then, he must cope with another ending--one that will rock his life to the core. Debut novelist Jeff Zentner provides an unblinking and at times comic view of the hard realities of growing up in the Bible belt, and an intimate look at the struggles to find one’s true self in the wreckage of the past. “A story about friendship, family and forgiveness, it’s as funny and witty as it is utterly heartbreaking.” —PasteMagazine.com “A brutally honest portrayal of teen life . . . [and] a love letter to the South from a man who really understands it.” —Mashable.com “I adored all three of these characters and the way they talked to and loved one another.”—New York Times
Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Culture
Author: Claire Valier
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134461054
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Today, questions about how and why societies punish are deeply emotive and hotly contested. In Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Culture, Claire Valier argues that criminal justice is a key site for the negotiation of new collective identities and modes of belonging. Exploring both popular cultural forms and changes in crime policies and criminal law, Valier elaborates new forms of critical engagement with the politics of crime and punishment. In doing so, the book discusses: · Teletechnologies, punishment and new collectivities · The cultural politics of victims rights · Discourses on foreigners, crime and diaspora · Terror, the death penalty and the spectacle of violence. Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Culture makes a timely and important contribution to debate on the possibilities of justice in the media age.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134461054
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Today, questions about how and why societies punish are deeply emotive and hotly contested. In Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Culture, Claire Valier argues that criminal justice is a key site for the negotiation of new collective identities and modes of belonging. Exploring both popular cultural forms and changes in crime policies and criminal law, Valier elaborates new forms of critical engagement with the politics of crime and punishment. In doing so, the book discusses: · Teletechnologies, punishment and new collectivities · The cultural politics of victims rights · Discourses on foreigners, crime and diaspora · Terror, the death penalty and the spectacle of violence. Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Culture makes a timely and important contribution to debate on the possibilities of justice in the media age.
Ugly Love
Author: Colleen Hoover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476753199
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
From Colleen Hoover, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us, a heart-wrenching love story that proves attraction at first sight can be messy. When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don’t expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476753199
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
From Colleen Hoover, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us, a heart-wrenching love story that proves attraction at first sight can be messy. When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don’t expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can’t handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.