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Author: Caroline B. Cooney Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1728205131 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 257
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EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST NOVEL "As Before She Was Helen opens, readers are drawn into what appears to be a light, retirement-community caper. But author Caroline B. Cooney quickly flips expectations upside-down in this deceptively dark mystery. Between old crimes and fresh murders, septuagenarian protagonist Clemmie faces an unspeakable fear that will keep readers hooked in this twisty whodunit."—Julie Hyzy, New York Times bestselling author From the critically acclaimed, international bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney comes a domestic thriller perfect for fans of mystery books by Laura Lippman and Alice Feeney. Her life didn't turn out the way she expected—so she made herself a new one When Clemmie goes next door to check on her difficult and unlikeable neighbor Dom, he isn't there. But something else is. Something stunning, beautiful and inexplicable. Clemmie photographs the wondrous object on her cell phone and makes the irrevocable error of forwarding it. As the picture swirls over the internet, Clemmie tries desperately to keep a grip on her own personal network of secrets. Can fifty years of careful hiding under names not her own be ruined by one careless picture? And although what Clemmie finds is a work of art, what the police find is a body. . . and she was the last person at the crime scene, where she left her fingerprints. Suddenly thrown into the heart of a twisted investigation, Clemmie finds herself the uncomfortable subject of intense scrutiny. And the bland, quiet life Clemmie has built for herself in her sleepy South Carolina retirement community comes crashing down as her dark past surges into the present. From international bestselling author of The Face on the Milk Carton Caroline B. Cooney comes Before She Was Helen, an absorbing mystery that brings decades-old secrets to life and explores what happens when the lie you've been living falls apart and you're forced to confront the truth.
Author: Caroline B. Cooney Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1728205131 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 257
Book Description
EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST NOVEL "As Before She Was Helen opens, readers are drawn into what appears to be a light, retirement-community caper. But author Caroline B. Cooney quickly flips expectations upside-down in this deceptively dark mystery. Between old crimes and fresh murders, septuagenarian protagonist Clemmie faces an unspeakable fear that will keep readers hooked in this twisty whodunit."—Julie Hyzy, New York Times bestselling author From the critically acclaimed, international bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney comes a domestic thriller perfect for fans of mystery books by Laura Lippman and Alice Feeney. Her life didn't turn out the way she expected—so she made herself a new one When Clemmie goes next door to check on her difficult and unlikeable neighbor Dom, he isn't there. But something else is. Something stunning, beautiful and inexplicable. Clemmie photographs the wondrous object on her cell phone and makes the irrevocable error of forwarding it. As the picture swirls over the internet, Clemmie tries desperately to keep a grip on her own personal network of secrets. Can fifty years of careful hiding under names not her own be ruined by one careless picture? And although what Clemmie finds is a work of art, what the police find is a body. . . and she was the last person at the crime scene, where she left her fingerprints. Suddenly thrown into the heart of a twisted investigation, Clemmie finds herself the uncomfortable subject of intense scrutiny. And the bland, quiet life Clemmie has built for herself in her sleepy South Carolina retirement community comes crashing down as her dark past surges into the present. From international bestselling author of The Face on the Milk Carton Caroline B. Cooney comes Before She Was Helen, an absorbing mystery that brings decades-old secrets to life and explores what happens when the lie you've been living falls apart and you're forced to confront the truth.
Author: Tchinda Fabrice Mbuna Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1463400276 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 337
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Mr. Fabrice is a Cameroonian poet, playwright and dramatist who has just arrived America, a nation that has witnessed the feminist movement and civil right activists and reforms. He has no papers, and so has to stay with one of his one-time classmate Miss Beatrice who picks him at the John F. Kennedy International Air Port,New York. With the passage of time, Mr. Fabrice will discover how Miss Beatrice has been influenced and corrupted by the new feminist culture in America. His life will later turn to be a story of tragedy because his friend under the pressure and lust for money would want to influence Mr. Fabrice to marry her best friend Miss Asunder who is an American born citizen to his detriment. Mr. Fabrice later falls in love with a Cameroonian woman, Miss Angel who even though living under the feminist law system in America has not been influenced in anywhere. His life is full of thorns as Miss Asunder, using the feminist law and her position as a native born American fights his marriage engagement with Miss Angel. Every attempt of hers to break the relationship fails, and on the eve of Mr. Fabrices wedding with Miss Angel, Miss Asunder invites him to her house, and threatens him to either have a sexual affair with her for her to be pregnant, or she calls the police against Mr. Fabrice for sexual harassment. Mr. Fabrice stands his grounds, Miss Asunder calls the police against Mr. Fabrice, he is arrested and his trial is on the same day of his wedding with Miss Angel. Miss Angel presents herself in court on the day of the trial with her wedding gown, and after the trial, Mr. Fabrice is declared not guilty and so the judge decides to marry Mr. Fabrice and Miss Angel in front of Miss Asunder. Love, suspense, spirituality, poetry, theological controversies Comments you are great warehouse still to be discovered. An intellectual icon that Cameroon is about to count among its intelligentsias Dr. Vivien Nkongmenec, Lecturer of poetry and drama University of Dschang,Cameroon. Another Chinua Achebe, with Things Fall Apart Pastor Mike Nathan
Author: TCHINDA FABRICE MBUNA Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1467035874 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 269
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Miss Asunder has just won the DV Lottery in Cameroon, Africa to come to America, and has forged a marriage certificate with Mr. Fabrice at the American Embassy Cameroon Yaound to enter America. With the passage of time, Miss Asunder who has never loved Mr. Fabrice begins to fall in love with him for his fame as a poet, playwright and dramatist in Harlem, New York City. Miss Asunder who is a Cameroonian like Mr. Fabrice finds herself in love against her wish and will, but her only flaw is she tries to use the feminist law as a woman in America to override the authority of Mr. Fabrice. Yes, a woman is always right, and with the feminist law, every woman can kill and redeem a man at will, she believes. She fails to understand that to be on your right does not always mean to be right, but to be on your right sometimes means to be wrong. Mr. Fabrice later falls in love with Miss Saily, who being a Cameroonian has leant not to be more American than the Americans, because of the feminist law. On his wedding day with Miss Saily, there is a theological argument that broke out in church between Mr. Fabrice and Miss Clara, Sailys mother, and so she opposes to marry her daughter to a heretic. Miss Saily cannot withstand seeing her bridegroom being tried for a heretic on their wedding day, and so she collapses, and sooner, Mr. Fabrice also collapse by his bride as both are rushed to the Harlem Central Hospital New York. Suspense, conflict, love, theological controversies, deception, theme of faith and fate
Author: Tchinda Fabrice Mbuna Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1499027397 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 319
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Nothing is a threat to love trust as love distrust. This seems a maxim to others, while others see it as a parable and others simply play it as a feminist game. If we cannot play politics with love, then let us play love with politics. The evil behind the law volume three, no prenuptial agreement, no marriage is a morality play, of two Cameroonian immigrants in America who struggle with the balance of power in their matrimony and the cultural changes in a nation where women control the society and have learnt to say no to male dominated social and marital injustice. The play centered on Mr. Fabrice and Ms. Seraphim is pregnant with humor, local colors, and biblical images, political and civil right debate on both patriarchal and matriarchal societies. Social order seem to fall apart, the civil right ideology of Martin Luther, George Washington and other patriots seem misunderstood, and for this reason call for their reincarnation into history to continue their civil right work.
Author: Oscar J. Starr III Publisher: Oscar J. Starr III ISBN: Category : True Crime Languages : en Pages : 43
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Shades of Gray: The Real Story Behind Detective Alonzo Harris Genre: True Crime / Biography / Police Drama Description: Dive into the murky depths of justice and corruption with "Shades of Gray: The Real Story Behind Detective Alonzo Harris." This gripping true crime biography unravels the complex and controversial figure of Detective Alonzo Harris, whose story inspired the unforgettable character in the movie Training Day. In this riveting ebook, readers will follow Harris's journey from an ambitious rookie cop to a seasoned detective walking the thin line between right and wrong. With meticulous research and never-before-revealed details, "Shades of Gray" explores the motivations, conflicts, and moral dilemmas that defined Harris's career. Uncover the truth behind the man who believed, "To protect the sheep, you gotta catch the wolf. And it takes a wolf to catch a wolf." This book delves into his most challenging cases, his unorthodox methods, and the impact of his actions on those around him. Through candid interviews, court transcripts, and personal anecdotes, "Shades of Gray" offers an unflinching look at the complexities of law enforcement and the human cost of justice. Written by acclaimed author Oscar J. Starr III, whose insightful storytelling and deep research bring this narrative to life, this book is a must-read for fans of true crime, police dramas, and biographical stories. "Shades of Gray: The Real Story Behind Detective Alonzo Harris" will leave you questioning the very nature of justice and the shades of morality that exist within us all.
Author: Olinka Vistica Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1474605516 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 486
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What to do with the fragments of a love affair? A postcard from a childhood sweetheart. A wedding dress in a jar. Barbed wire. Silicone breast implants. Red stilettos, never worn. These objects and many others make up the inspiring, whimsical, sometimes bizarre, and always unforgettable population of the real-life Museum of Broken Relationships. A decade ago, two lovers were struggling through their own painful breakup, desperate to heal their heartbreak without destroying the memory of the love they had shared. Then, an idea struck: they would create a communal space, a kind of refuge for - and cathartic celebration of - the everyday objects that had outlasted love. These items, along with the anonymous, intimate stories each piece represented, quickly captured hearts and imaginations across the globe. As word spread, the tiny museum became a worldwide sensation. Collected here are 203 of the best, funniest, most heartwarming and thought-provoking pieces that offer an irresistible experience of human connection. The Museum of Broken Relationships is a poignant celebration of modern love - and a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Author: Sandy Acharjee Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1456724525 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 122
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About the Book The author was born and raised in an orthodox Hindu family. Like most of us, he was busy with his family, career and day-to-day activities. Then suddenly, out of the blue, in the ICU room of a modern hospital, he had a Code Blue experience when he unexpectedly departed this world for a period of three days. This book and his earlier book, Code Blue 99, are written per Gods instructions, whom he met during the traumatic period of his life. This is a miraculous true story, and the author is a living testimony of what truly transpires after our physical death here on earth. There should be no doubt for anyone that both the Heaven and the Hell exist in our after-life. The author has witnessed both of them. Based on his afterlife experience he has found that it is very easy to enter into the Hell. But, it is extremely difficult to enter into the Heaven as he witnessed the one and the only narrow entrance door. This book solidifies the Truth by unfolding the blindfolds of our life, tells who we really are, the real purpose of our life here on earth, and what is expected of us in order to enter into the Heavenly Kingdom. It is all based on the authors firsthand experience and personal encounter with the Divine Light. It also details the two opposite worlds that exist both here on earth and beyond this life. Finally, it reiterates his face-to-face conversation with the Lord, who sent him back to the earth to share His Instructions for everyone, whether they be believers or non-believers. This book is a Must Read for everyone.. It uncovers The Light, The Truth and The Waythe only Way!
Author: Charles Jenkins Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 138
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It's about how going to prison helped change this man's life. Preacher or layman, things you need to know in the Bible. Things for the young men or women in God to preach on. Uplifting verses to reflect on with your church. Find out how some great men of God died. Great men of God that made mistakes. Always remember you're not alone.
Author: Caroline B. Cooney
Author: Caroline B. Cooney
Author: Tchinda Fabrice Mbuna
Author: TCHINDA FABRICE MBUNA
Author: Tchinda Fabrice Mbuna
Author: Oscar J. Starr III
Author: Olinka Vistica
Author: Barbara Fradkin
Author: Carrie Barron
Author: Sandy Acharjee
Author: Charles Jenkins