Will she make the right choice? This novel is a police procedural mystery of crime and suspense - an absolutely gripping thriller with a jaw dropping twist. This is a mystery and suspense story that revolves around the kidnapping of a beautiful young girl named Katrina Radha. She is the daughter of a prominent international diplomat. The story takes place primarily in New York City, where Hassan Radha is conducting peace talks at the United Nations. There is an ironic twist to the story in which the reader is fully aware of who the kidnappers are, but the detectives at the FBI are convinced that terrorists are responsible. The story coincides with New York Fashion Week, which draws fashion and photography icons from all over the world. This is truly an international story at several levels. Katrina Radha wants to immerse herself in the fashion world while her father takes his place on the international diplomatic stage. The two main boroughs involved in the story are Manhattan and Brooklyn. Jimmy Nolan lives in Brooklyn and comes from the rougher side of town. Tango Cash is a criminal overlord who is based out of the notorious Marcy Housing Projects, which have been home to numerous criminal and gang-related incidents in recent years. There’s a dichotomy in play with this story between the international importance of New York City and the everyday criminal underworld that is always looking for opportunistic advantages. Katrina Radha gets caught up at the intersection of these two worlds. Can she be rescued?

     At the age of seventeen, he embarks upon his first voyage under sail. Queen Victoria’s empire is growing fast and the good ship Pass of Drumochter is bound for the seven seas to trade the empire’s goods. But the glamour soon falls from Tom’s eyes when he finds himself the unwitting eye witness to a foul murder. There is a stranger on board, and suddenly the harsh waters are no longer the most deadly thing threatening the lives of the ship’s men. Earning his master’s ticket is going to be as much about learning to cope with the terrifying ne’er do wells on board ship as it is about sails and navigation. The first in a series of adventures spanning the sixty year career of an officer in Queen Victoria’s merchant navy, Apprentice to the Sea describes the first steps into a life at sea. Praise for The Tom Chatto Series ‘Splendid fun’ – Kirkus Reviews on Apprentice to the Sea ‘Another fine sea story from a master.’ – Kirkus Reviews on Second Mate Praise for Philip McCutchan ‘A first rate adventure series.’ — Publishers Weekly ‘A nautical war buff's feast...[McCutchan] keeps an authoritative hand on the wheel and his descriptions of battles at sea ring with laconic truth.’ — The New York Times Book Review ‘His character conflicts are well organised.’ — Daily Telegraph Philip McCutchan grew up in the naval atmosphere of Portsmouth Dockyard and developed a lifetime's interest in the sea. Military history was an early interest of his, resulting in several fiction books about the British Army and its campaigns, especially in the last 150 years. He served throughout WWII in a variety of ships, including the cruiser Vindictive, the ocean boarding vessel Largs, and the escort carrier Ravager, ending the war as a lieutenant, RNVR. He is also the author of Drums Along the Khyber.

    In solidarity, her two roommates got tattoos to match her distinctive ink. The three dropped-out to start over in Montana where she gave birth to a son Zane. The friends conspired never to reveal Zane’s true heritage. Fifteen years later, a stranger recognizes the tattoo. He stalks mother and son, causing the lies to unravel. Was the stranger a witness to the rape or in fact one of the assailants? Beautiful Whitefish, Montana serves as the setting for Fifteen Years of Lies, yet the story could occur anywhere people go to escape and in any family struggling to keep secrets. Parents of teenagers will relate to a mother’s fears for her son as his rebellion leads to violence. Fifteen Years of Lies goes beyond the timely issue of sexual assault on campus to lay bare the aftermath of rape and its effects on the survivor, the child, loved ones, and even the rapist. Experience the raw emotions of past injustice and imminent threat when a suspected rapist believes he has found his victim and his son. How far will the three women go to protect Zane from the truth?

    Only a sociopath would frame a random stranger without a second’s hesitation, yes?The hunt is on to find the suitcase’s owner and retrieve the diamond. But the search leads to much more than she’d bargained for. What she finds imperils not only her life, but that of her fourteen-year-old cousin—the one who has an unnatural ability to open safes.If Viviana can’t conquer her demons, she’ll spend the rest of her life in prison. That is, if the mob doesn’t kill her first.The Day Before Yesterday’s Thief may be read as a standalone book or as a prequel to the Eric Beckman series.

    As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature, philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture- to which thousands of tourists flock every year. This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece and a captivating overview of Greek mythology. Readers will discover how this ancient culture came to be the cornerstone of Western civilisation and the enormous influence it has had on our language, politics, education, philosophy, science, arts and sport.The history of Ancient Greece remains a wide topic of interest, particularly renowned for its influential and diverse culture This basic guide will allow greater access to this vibrant area of study, and provide a distinct and light-hearted approach to this vast area history Covers dozens of topics, including; the early civilisations, war & fighting, home & family, day-to-day life and much, much more! About the authorSteve Batchelor is a lecturer in Classics at Richmond College and has been teaching ancient history for 10 years. He has written reviews for various publications, including History Today, and he has also been involved in running guided historical tours of Greece.

    Choosing her childhood hero Alexander the Great, she is sent back in time for less than a day. He mistakes her for Persephone, goddess of the dead, and kidnaps her, stranding her in his own time. What follows, after she awakes under the pomegranate tree, is a hilarious, mind-bending tale of a modern woman immersed in the ancient throes of sex, love, quite a bit of vino, war, death and ever so much more.

     This Box Set contains the first 4 books of the successful series, the Ascendant Chronicles. A black-ops agency discovers hieroglyph-covered pyramids on Jupiter's moon Callisto. The government forcibly taps rebel archeologist Kaden Jaxx with only two instructions: 1) decode the ancient writings and 2) keep his overactive mouth shut...or else. But what if the writing spells out an ancient prophecy for Earth's doom? "A spine-tingling space thriller that combines elements of Stargate Atlantis, The Da Vinci Code, and Raiders of the Lost Ark into a must-read sci-fi adventure." Caution: This book contains dangerous ancient secrets and a lot of kick-butt action. If you're ready, grab a copy today!

    We were the very first that revolted, and we are the last to fight against them; and I cannot but esteem it as a favor that God has granted us, that it is still in our power to die bravely, and in a state of freedom." - Elazar ben Yair Many Westerners have never even heard of the Siege of Masada, and those who have may simply know it as an obscure reference to a minor battle fought in a remote location of the Roman world. By contrast, virtually all Israeli school children know the story of Masada as a premier example of nationalistic pride. According to historian Klara Palotai, "Masada became a symbol for a heroic 'last stand' for the State of Israel and played a major role for Israel in forging national identity" Indeed, the heroic story of a small band of fighters facing incalculable odds has many elements that are reminiscent of both the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of the Alamo. The refrain “Masada shall not fall again,” coined in a poem on the subject by Yitzak Lamdan, became a cry of resolve in battle for Israeli soldiers in the 20th century, just as the cry of “Remember the Alamo” had galvanized Americans. For decades, the Israelite military used the site of Masada as the location for swearing in their new recruits, and the choice of the site was obviously designed to evoke within the new soldiers a deep sense of connection with their national history. The Siege of Masada was the final battle in a long series of fights that constituted the First Jewish-Roman War. The Roman Empire had established control over the region in the 1st century BCE, when the Roman proconsul Pompey the Great took control of Jerusalem and ceremonially defiled their temple by entering it. This mix of political control and religious desecration was a contentious issue for the Judeans throughout the Roman period, and militant activists opposed to Roman rule, often espousing strongly held religious beliefs, frequently developed large followings to challenge the Roman authorities. This led to multiple violent clashes between the Judeans and the Romans, and the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE) was one such clash (albeit on a larger scale than most). The Roman troops marched through and made their military might felt, first in the northern region of Galilee, then down the coast where they finally laid siege to the capital city of Jerusalem. This left three Roman fortress outposts, including Masada, that had been built by Herod the Great but had been taken over by various Judean factions. Masada was the last of these fortresses that the Romans attacked and proved the most difficult for them to seize, but seize it they did. However, what made this battle qualitatively different from most was not just the difficulty Rome had in retaking control of it with incredibly disproportional military equipment and numbers, but also the actions of the Judean defenders. In the final hours of the battle, just as the Romans were about to breach the walls of the city, the defenders gathered together and committed mass suicide, rather than being killed or taken captive by the Romans. The Siege of Masada: A Historical Drama of the Famous Battle Between the Jews and Romans is a historical drama that portrays the famous battle from the standpoint of a fictional survivor.

    An adventure you'll never forget. Grab all four books in the thrilling TERRADOX series for one low price, in this great value 1600-page sci-fi box set! With Earth in turmoil under the iron fist of a despotic Global Union, a small group of exiles flees for the safety of a distant research station. They were heading for Venus. Somewhere else found them first. Crash-landing on an uncharted world full of wonders wasn't what anyone had in mind, and the irresistible temptation to explore and conquer the incredible landscape reveals new dangers hiding around every corner. Everything rests on the survivors' ability to unravel the mystery of their increasingly hostile new world, but Terradox will not give up its secrets without a fight... This box set contains all four Terradox novels: 1) Terradox 2) The Fall of Terradox 3) Terradox Reborn 4) Terradox Beyond ... and also a never-before-seen prequel short story: 0) Terradox Zero: Before The Crash Dive in to the epic Terradox saga today! (From the author of the blockbuster international bestseller, Not Alone)

    

    Carter (Louella Jo for the folks who knew her when she was growing up) returns to her hometown of Julep, Mississippi for her mother’s funeral. After flying out of JFK and arriving at the Biloxi Airport, she is greeted by a woman who not only knew her mother but has some disturbing information to share with L.J. about her mother’s death.A card file – Like any good stylist, Jeannette Carter kept all of the important information about her customers on index cards, filed in an old, metal card file. But Jeannette didn’t just keep the latest hairstyles and coloring information, she also kept bits of gossip and information her customers told her. It was innocent enough – she just wanted to be sure she remembered what they told her when they were together. But after a customer is murdered, the innocent card file could be the motive for another death.Bless Your Heart – welcome to Julep, Mississippi, right on the Gulf Coast. Where neighbors have known each other for generations. Where the local hair salon has more information about what’s going on in town than either the local paper or the local sheriff’s department. The owner of the bakery knows you by name. The minister of the biggest church in town has more clout than the mayor. And people say “Bless Your Heart” for all kinds of reasons, the least of which is when they’re ready to insult you.

    One man's journey. One man's fight for a new life. From the time Sammy Winds pulled on his first pair of spurs, he understood the difficulties of growing up in the new American West. An orphan since he was a small child, Sammy grew up working long, dusty days as a ranch hand on the Twin T, busting broncs, herding cows, and learning to spit his tobacco juice with contest-winning precision. Sammy became used to sweat and toil and tough ranch life, but after an encounter with a murderous outlaw leaves Sammy the prospect of a fortune, the cowboy leaves behind his love and everything he has ever known to embark on a journey across the untamed West. Only he doesn't know just how dangerous his adventure is about to become. Follow the rugged excitement as Sammy treks Along The Fortune Trail, fighting off cruel weather, attacking renegade Apaches, and overcoming the evil ploys of enough crooks and villains to send any regular saddle-sore hombre heading home to the hills. But Sammy isn't just any man. With his eyes set on the chance of a lifetime, Sammy Winds tilts his hat toward the mysteries of the trail, ready to gallop his way to the riches awaiting him in Denver and prepared to stomp on any obstacle in his way.

    These were the soldiers that defied the might of Persia at Marathon, Thermopylae and Plataea and, more often, fought each other in the countless battles of the Greek city-states. For around two centuries they were the dominant soldiers of the Classical world, in great demand as mercenaries throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. Yet, despite the battle descriptions of Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon etc, and copious evidence of Greek art and archaeology, there are still many aspects of hoplite warfare that are little understood or the subject of fierce academic debate.Christopher Matthew's groundbreaking reassessment combines rigorous analysis of the literary and archaeological evidence with the new disciplines of reconstructive archaeology, re-enactment and ballistic science. He focuses meticulously on the details of the equipment, tactics and capabilities of the individual hoplites. In so doing he challenges some long-established assumptions. For example, despite a couple of centuries of study of the hoplites portrayed in Greek vase paintings, Matthew manages to glean from them some startlingly fresh insights into how hoplites wielded their spears. These findings are supported by practical testing with his own replica hoplite panoply and the experiences of a group of dedicated re-enactors. He also tackles such questions as the protective properties of hoplite shields and armour and the much-vexed debate on the exact nature of the 'othismos' , the climax of phalanx-on-phalanx clashes.This is an innovative and refreshing reassessment of one of the most important kinds of troops in ancient warfare, sure to make a genuine contribution to the state of knowledge.

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    However, when their friend's fiancee, Lena, goes missing, they become involved with not only the Russian mob, but also discover a plot to kill dozens of innocents. TAKEN1 - STALKER - BOOK 3 Someone is leaving notes and flowers on Jessica's doorstep, and the main suspect is a cop.Despite the stress of dealing with a stalker, Jessica and her husband are happy to be involved in the wedding of one of their oldest friends.However, in the midst of bliss, tragedy strikes, and not even Dr. White's husband is immune to fate's cruelty. TAKEN! - BREAKOUT! - BOOK 4 It's now days after the deadly crash and Jessica still holds out hope as the bodies of Juliet and her husband have yet to be recovered.Meanwhile, Sarah Callaway, sister of prime suspect Dave Callaway has a theory as to why no bodies have been found, a theory that, while disturbing, at least does offer a hope for survival.And yet, in the end, reality comes crashing down and Jessica must deal with the fact that her husband is gone.THE BOOKS OF REMINGTON KANEThe TANNER Series in order INEVITABLE I - A Tanner Novel - Book 1 KILL IN PLAIN SIGHT - A Tanner Novel - Book 2 MAKING A KILLING ON WALL STREET - A Tanner Novel - Book 3 THE FIRST ONE TO DIE LOSES - A Tanner Novel - Book 4 THE LIFE & DEATH OF CODY PARKER - A Tanner Novel - Book 5 WAR - A Tanner Novel - Book 6 SUICIDE OR DEATH - Book 7 TWO FOR THE KILL - Book 8 BALLET OF DEATH - Book 9 MORE DANGEROUS THAN MAN - Book 10 TANNER TIMES TWO - Book 11 OCCUPATION: DEATH - Book 12 The TAKEN! Series in order TAKEN! - LOVE CONQUERS ALL - Book 1 TAKEN! - SECRETS & LIES - Book 2 TAKEN! - STALKER - Book 3 TAKEN! - BREAKOUT! - Book 4 TAKEN! - THE THIRTY-NINE - Book 5 TAKEN! - KIDNAPPING THE DEVIL - Book 6 TAKEN! - HIT SQUAD - Book 7 TAKEN! - MASQUERADE - Book 8 TAKEN! - SERIOUS BUSINESS - Book 9 TAKEN! - THE COUPLE THAT SLAYS TOGETHER - Book 10 TAKEN! - PUT ASUNDER - Book 11 TAKEN! - LIKE BOND, ONLY BETTER - Book 12 TAKEN! - MEDIEVAL - Book 13 TAKEN! - RISEN! - Book 14 TAKEN! - VACATION - Book 15 TAKEN! - MICHAEL - Book 16 TAKEN! - BEDEVILED - Book 17 ALSO THE CONTRACT: KILL JESSICA WHITE - Taken!/Tanner - Book 1 SLAY BELLS REDEMPTION - Someone's taken her DE