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Insects of the World by Walter Linsenmaier
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Nevada
Joshua S. Porter - 2009
One shocking discovery leads to another as the animals prove to be intelligent, charismatic creatures with sinister motives. A husband and wife recently parted by adultery, an enterprising sociopath and a thirty-year-old mentally handicapped man all become pivotal to the animals’ cryptic timetable. Each strangely connected character begins to realize they are caught up in a frightening force spiraling toward a bizarre state of authoritarianism. This frenetic story is a fast and immersive read told through letters, journal entries and news transcripts.
Painted Wolf Security: Complete 5-Part Series
Camilla Blake - 2019
It would be a cushy job, if it weren’t for Elana’s insistence on proving her father’s innocence—and on seducing him for fun. Brent is trying to keep his cool and maintain a professional distance. He figures he’s along for the ride, keeping Elana safe as she pokes her nose where it doesn’t belong— Until she learns too much about her father’s business dealings, and Brent realizes that the ghosts in his past have come back to haunt him. Book Two When Flash is assigned to protect A-list actress Crimson Foster, he thinks this job will be a breeze. After all, Crimson has holed up in a secure and private condo across the country from the Hollywood scene, and doesn’t seem to want to leave—ever. But as news breaks that Crimson is the principal witness in a scandal that’s about to rock Hollywood, it becomes clear that someone is keeping close tabs on Crimson to intimidate her into shutting her mouth and keeping her accusations to herself. Book Three When Sam is hired by a CEO to investigate a leak within his own company, she’s happy to oblige, especially when it means working with sexy-and-sweet executive assistant Russell. But as Sam begins to uncover ties to the mob within the company, she realizes that she’s entangling both herself and her company in a web of crime and deception. Sam must figure out who she can trust—and who’s out to get her—before she and her friends at Painted Wolf become embroiled deep enough in organized crime that there will be no escape. Book Four Andre’s not at all thrilled that his company has now been hired to work for local mob boss Uncle Ross. He’s not comfortable in the gray area that is protecting a known criminal, and he’s even less thrilled when he’s assigned to serve as bodyguard to Ross’s daughter. As Andre becomes more and more attached to Fiona, he and his team must find a way to protect Fiona, while disentangling themselves from the criminal connections that could leave them beholden forever to criminals and murderers. Can Andre figure out how to keep his team—and his new girlfriend—on the straight and narrow before it’s too late? Book Five When team leader Derrek finally discovers the whereabouts of his long lost girlfriend, he’s ready to charge down to Brazil to save her. She disappeared years ago along with Derrek’s business partner and best friend, and he’s been looking for them ever since. He’s concerned that his girlfriend Celia may have been kidnapped by a company he used to work for, and feels terrible that she may be paying for things that he did in his past. But when Derrek finds Celia in Brazil, everything isn’t as it seems.
Casting off
Libby Purves - 1995
But as she moves along the coast of Britain, Joanna finds that if you make a voyage into your own past, you might well find a solution for the future.
Everyday, Including Holidays (The Valens Legacy Book 18)
Jan Stryvant - 2021
MUZZY: MY STORY
Muzzy Izzet - 2015
Two good feet. Stamina. Decent in the air. He could run, shoot, pass, dribble, read the game, track back, tackle and score goals, brilliant goals, and one – a bicycle kick at Grimsby Town in 2002 – still rated as Leicester City’s greatest-ever goal. A half-English/half-Turkish kid from London’s East End, Izzet learned his trade the hard way; in kids’ leagues, playing against youngsters two or three years older, then as a young pro at Chelsea, kicked all over the Southern Counties League. When it looked like he couldn’t get a break, he contemplated jacking in the only thing he could do – the only thing he wanted to do – to go roofing with his old man. Enter Martin O’Neill and Leicester City… Inspired by the Northern Irishman’s unique motivational methods, Muzzy flourished in a side littered with big characters who worked hard and played hard, established names like Steve Walsh and Garry Parker who helped new faces like Neil Lennon, Robbie Savage and Emile Heskey. This is more than just a football book. It’s about what happened in the changing room, in the bar, being banned from La Manga – not once, but twice – and what happened when O’Neill’s side was dismantled, the club was relegated and, later, fell into administration. Muzzy was there for it all – the good times, the bad, the bits in between. Then there was Turkey. The dressing room rite of passage that spared no blushes and the secret drama behind the World Cup semi-final… Funny, unflinching and occasionally heartbreaking, Muzzy: My Story lifts the lid on 1990s football and a Leicester City legend, remembered fondly by all those who saw him.
Grim Undertakings: Book 1 of the GrimFaerie Chronicles
Whit McClendon - 2019
There are a few who do the dirty work on the side of the Light. Unknown protectors walk among us, gleefully using fang and claw and magick, leaving a bloody trail of vanquished evildoers in their wake. They are the GrimFaeries. If you are evil enough to try to tip the balance towards the Dark side, you might just get a visit from one. And they won't be leaving a coin under your pillow.When Kane the Grim is tasked with finding a serial murderer in Houston, he discovers that there is much more at stake. Magick is afoot, and an evil sorcerer is behind the killings. When he rescues a witch from certain death, his new mission becomes clear: stop the bad guy before it’s too late. Teaming up with a witch who's as good with a gun as with her spells, they'll face monsters, magick, and M-16's, as they risk everything to stop the evil in its tracks before all is lost.
If you're a fan of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, you'll love the first tale of the GrimFaerie Chronicles, an exciting new urban fantasy from Whit McClendon, the author of the Fire of the Jidaan Trilogy!
Shockwave-An Australian Combat Helicopter Crew In Vietnam
Peter Haran - 2004
This book is told in the words of three Australian Helicopter airmen who supported the ground troops in the vicious war fought in jungles and mountains against an almost invisible enemy.