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Author: Allan Avidano Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1483423778 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
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"In this compelling debut sci-fi pastiche of existential crises, millennia-old religious prophecies and modern-day fanaticism, the supernatural aspirations of a Muslim scientist collide with the modest, earthly aims of a secular American couple. When the empires of reason and faith collide, the authority of each is called into question. ... Masterfully told from its benign beginnings to its tragic end in a Jerusalem cemetery, this novel charts the intersection of men and women made anxious by the question of life's purpose and its seemingly paltry answers. Fantastic in its arc, the story nonetheless roots itself in moments of genuine psychological discord, revealing itself via anachronistic chapters that flit between past and future.. A study in the ethical limits of science, the novel also traces the blurry line that divides sanity from insanity, as Jal's views degenerate from philosophically reasoned convictions to sadism and self-delusion." -Kirkus Reviews
Author: J.M. Hewitt Publisher: Canelo ISBN: 1800324596 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 373
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She saved her son once. Would she do the same again? Sara and her family needed a fresh start after a tragedy that ruined many lives. They have found peace since arriving at their new home in the Kielder Forest National Park twelve months ago. That is, unless you count the dark cloud that has settled over them, and the crippling tension behind closed doors. Sara tries to pretend everything is normal, but in reality she is haunted by a devastating truth about one of her children. Travis has a reputation as a counsellor skilled at helping troubled teens. He has been watching Sara. He sees her fragility, and believes that he can fix her and her eldest son. Like his mother, Scott barely speaks, and has a look in his eye that hints at unimaginable trauma. If Travis could only get close to Sara she would see that he can protect her, and put an end to their suffering. Yet below the surface, Sara is anything but weak. No matter what, she won’t give up on her child. And when she is cornered, she will go to extreme lengths to protect her most precious boy. A compulsive tale of family secrets with twists you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater. Praise for The Other Son 'This was such a good read that I finished in one sitting... It was fast paced, twisty and unpredictable. I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Draws you in from the start. I enjoyed it immensely' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A really well written book. I thought that it was gripping and also original' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five. NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author: Nick Alexander Publisher: Lake Union Publishing ISBN: 9781542018999 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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From the outside, Alice's marriage looks successful. It's true that Ken was never her first choice, but four decades in, she's learned to tolerate him. Their two sons have chosen their own paths, Tim as a successful banker and Matt a carefree globetrotter she can't keep up with. But when circumstances collide to make her question the life she's quietly accepted, Alice realises she's been lying to herself for years. It's time to stand up and put her own happiness first, but where do you begin when you've turned your back on everything? Alice craves the support of someone who understands her, but Tim won't take sides and his trophy wife won't give her the time of day. It seems the only person she can really rely on in her new start is herself. Unless ... Can her other son come through for her? Matt's been travelling so long that she barely knows which continent he's on. But could his experience as the black sheep of the family be just what she needs to finally reveal the secret she's bottled up for years--and find the happiness she gave up on so long ago?
Author: Allan Avidano Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1483423778 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
"In this compelling debut sci-fi pastiche of existential crises, millennia-old religious prophecies and modern-day fanaticism, the supernatural aspirations of a Muslim scientist collide with the modest, earthly aims of a secular American couple. When the empires of reason and faith collide, the authority of each is called into question. ... Masterfully told from its benign beginnings to its tragic end in a Jerusalem cemetery, this novel charts the intersection of men and women made anxious by the question of life's purpose and its seemingly paltry answers. Fantastic in its arc, the story nonetheless roots itself in moments of genuine psychological discord, revealing itself via anachronistic chapters that flit between past and future.. A study in the ethical limits of science, the novel also traces the blurry line that divides sanity from insanity, as Jal's views degenerate from philosophically reasoned convictions to sadism and self-delusion." -Kirkus Reviews
Author: Carolyn J. Fosdick Publisher: Bookman Publishing & Marketing ISBN: 9781594534560 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Born to wealth in a chateau in France, Jacque had more fathers than he could remember, and when he was around eight, his mother "threw him away" by sending him to live with a brutal, drunken man. He accidentally killed this man when he was about twelve and stowed away on a ship to America. Once there, he spent the next two years roaming the country during the worst years of the Great Depression, searching for his biological father. He barely found enough food to fill his gut, slept any place he could find, and kept older boys and men off himself with his knife. It was a rough, vicious life. Haunted by the accident, living on his wits, alone in the midst of thousands of other homeless, it was hate for his father that drove him. Finally, when he got to his father's barn in the midst of a raging blizzard, nearly dead, he collapsed. He came with one idea... to kill his father. The Other Son tells of personal growth, of raising children as honest, accountable youth, of trust in a better tomorrow, of people whose religious beliefs are the bedrock of their lives, and of helping those more needy than oneself. It goes into problems as timely today as they were in 1935, such as race relations, infidelity, children born out of wedlock, and gender roles. An upbeat and inspiring book, it is one you will not soon forget.
Author: Alexander Soderberg Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0770436099 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 438
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The exciting follow-up to The Andalucian Friend, a breakneck thriller that follows Sophie Brinkmann as she faces the consequences of joining Hector Guzman's crime empire From the moment Hector Guzman entered a coma, Sophie Brinkmann has regretted joining his crime family. Hector's right hand, Aron Geisler, is doing all he can to keep the sinking ship afloat and keep Sophie in their steely grip. But when Hector's brother is murdered in Biarritz, Sophie gains the upper hand, and intends to use it. Sophie becomes a player in a game where the rules are constantly changing, where loyalty and friendship are rendered meaningless. In order to survive, she must look inward and find her inner darkness. If not, she will be swallowed whole by the forces closing in on her: vengeful mobsters, cunning detectives, charismatic arms dealers, and possibly her own son.
Author: Adam Johnson Publisher: Random House Incorporated ISBN: 0812992792 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 465
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The son of a singer mother whose career forcibly separated her from her family and an influential father who runs an orphan work camp, Pak Jun Do rises to prominence using instinctive talents and eventually becomes a professional kidnapper and romantic rival to Kim Jong Il. By the author of Parasites Like Us.
Author: Zak Ebrahim Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1476784817 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 112
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An extraordinary story, never before told: The intimate, behind-the-scenes life of an American boy raised by his terrorist father—the man who planned the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. What is it like to grow up with a terrorist in your home? Zak Ebrahim was only seven years old when, on November 5th, 1990, his father El-Sayyid Nosair shot and killed the leader of the Jewish Defense League. While in prison, Nosair helped plan the bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993. In one of his infamous video messages, Osama bin Laden urged the world to “Remember El-Sayyid Nosair.” For Zak Ebrahim, a childhood amongst terrorism was all he knew. After his father’s incarceration, his family moved often, and as the perpetual new kid in class, he faced constant teasing and exclusion. Yet, though his radicalized father and uncles modeled fanatical beliefs, to Ebrahim something never felt right. To the shy, awkward boy, something about the hateful feelings just felt unnatural. In this book, Ebrahim dispels the myth that terrorism is a foregone conclusion for people trained to hate. Based on his own remarkable journey, he shows that hate is always a choice—but so is tolerance. Though Ebrahim was subjected to a violent, intolerant ideology throughout his childhood, he did not become radicalized. Ebrahim argues that people conditioned to be terrorists are actually well positioned to combat terrorism, because of their ability to bring seemingly incompatible ideologies together in conversation and advocate in the fight for peace. Ebrahim argues that everyone, regardless of their upbringing or circumstances, can learn to tap into their inherent empathy and embrace tolerance over hatred. His original, urgent message is fresh, groundbreaking, and essential to the current discussion about terrorism.
Author: Luis Alberto Urrea Publisher: University of Arizona Press ISBN: 9780816522705 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 204
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Born in Tijuana to a Mexican father and an Anglo mother, Urrea moved to San Diego at age three. In this memoir of his childhood, Urrea describes his experiences growing up in the barrio and his search for cultural identity.
Author: Orson Scott Card Publisher: Tor Books ISBN: 1429964936 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 254
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American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults" From the author of Ender's Game, an unforgettable story about young Alvin Maker: the seventh son of a seventh son. Born into an alternative frontier America where life is hard and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with the power. He must learn to use his gift wisely. But dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him. Includes an excerpt of Orson Scott Card's new novel, THE LOST GATE! The Tales of Alvin Maker series Seventh Son Red Prophet Prentice Alvin Alvin Journeyman Heartfire The Crystal City At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author: Allan Avidano
Author: J.M. Hewitt
Author: Nick Alexander
Author: Allan Avidano
Author: Carolyn J. Fosdick
Author: Alexander Soderberg
Author: Philip G. Samaan
Author: Adam Johnson
Author: Zak Ebrahim
Author: Luis Alberto Urrea
Author: Orson Scott Card