The Year of Dangerous Days

The Year of Dangerous Days
Author: Nicholas Griffin
Publisher: 37 Ink
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1501191020

In the tradition of The Wire, the harrowing story of the cinematic transformation of Miami, one of America’s most bustling cities—rife with a drug epidemic, a burgeoning refugee crisis, and police brutality—from journalist and award-winning author Nicholas Griffin Miami, Florida, famed for its blue skies and sandy beaches, is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, with nearly twenty-three million tourists visiting annually. But few people have any idea how this unofficial capital of Latin America came to be. The Year of Dangerous Days is a fascinating chronicle of a pivotal but forgotten year in American history. With a cast that includes iconic characters such as Jimmy Carter, Fidel Castro, and Janet Reno, this slice of history is brought to life through intertwining personal stories. At the core, there’s Edna Buchanan, a reporter for the Miami Herald who breaks the story on the wrongful murder of a black man and the shocking police cover-up; Captain Marshall Frank, the hardboiled homicide detective tasked with investigating the murder; and Mayor Maurice Ferré, the charismatic politician who watches the case, and the city, fall apart. On a roller coaster of national politics and international diplomacy, these three figures cross paths as their city explodes in one of the worst race riots in American history as more than 120,000 Cuban refugees land south of Miami, and as drug cartels flood the city with cocaine and infiltrate all levels of law enforcement. In a battle of wills, Buchanan has to keep up with the 150 percent murder rate increase; Captain Frank has to scrub and rebuild his homicide bureau; and Mayor Ferré must find a way to reconstruct his smoldering city. Against all odds, they persevere, and a stronger, more vibrant Miami begins to emerge. But the foundation of this new Miami—partially built on corruption and drug money—will have severe ramifications for the rest of the country. Deeply researched and covering many timely issues including police brutality, immigration, and the drug crisis, The Year of Dangerous Days is both a clarion call and a re-creation story of one of America’s most iconic cities.

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2008-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316002925

Fifteen-year-old Daniel has followed in his parents' footsteps as the Alien Hunter, exterminating beings on The List of Alien Outlaws on Terra Firma, but when he faces his first of the top ten outlaws, the very existence of Earth and another planet are at stake.

Dangerous Days

Dangerous Days
Author: Allan Johns
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2013-04-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1483617505

In a country of twisted values romance across the colour line is forbidden and punishable by a mandatory prison sentence. In the dangerous days of the 1970s and 80s the country is in turmoil with an urban uprising, insurgency on the northern border and gun-running within. Jarnie, a young woman of mixed race white in appearance, disinherits her ancestry and oppressed background to live a secret and risky life among the privileged minority, much to the shame and distress of her devoted brother Greg. She invents a new identity supported by forged documents and lives in constant fear that the police will discover she is not the person she was born to be. She falls in love with Jago, an English journalist who is unaware of her deception or her sibling relationship with Greg. Jago is under surveillance because of his close association with Greg, who is suspected by the feared Bureau of State Security of collusion with proscribed organisations. Greg disappears and police give Jago one week to find him and hand him over, failing which Jago would himself be arrested on a murder charge and Jarnie would be jailed under the Immorality Act and for making false declarations.

Last Another Day

Last Another Day
Author: Baileigh Higgins
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2016-09-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781537314686

Trapped in the shower by the monster that was once her husband, Morgan's survival hinges on her willingness to kill the man she loves. Realizing that his family needs him, Max takes a risk and runs away from his post in the army, effectively becoming a deserter. In the shadowy streets of Johannesburg, Captain Breytenbach and his team stumble across a horrific scene. One that will haunt his dreams forever, but also lead to a love he could never have imagined. As the sun sets against the backdrop of the Free State veldt and living nightmares walk the streets in the shape of their loved one's bodies, humanity's last hope rests in the hands of ordinary men and women called to do extraordinary things. Can they Last Another Day?

A Captain's Duty

A Captain's Duty
Author: Richard Phillips
Publisher: Hachette Books
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2010-04-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1401395112

"I share the country's admiration for the bravery of Captain Phillips and his selfless concern for his crew. His courage is a model for all Americans." --President Barack Obama It was just another day on the job for fifty-three-year-old Richard Phillips, captain of the Maersk Alabama, the United States-flagged cargo ship which was carrying, among other things, food and agricultural materials for the World Food Program. That all changed when armed Somali pirates boarded the ship. The pirates didn't expect the crew to fight back, nor did they expect Captain Phillips to offer himself as hostage in exchange for the safety of his crew. Thus began the tense five-day stand-off, which ended in a daring high-seas rescue when U.S. Navy SEALs opened fire and picked off three of the captors. "It never ends like this," Captain Phillips said. And he's right. A Captain's Duty tells the life-and-death drama of the Vermont native who was held captive on a tiny lifeboat off Somalia's anarchic, gun-plagued shores. A story of adventure and courage, it provides the intimate details of this high-seas hostage-taking--the unbearable heat, the death threats, the mock executions, and the escape attempt. When the pirates boarded his ship, Captain Phillips put his experience into action, doing everything he could to safeguard his crew. And when he was held captive by the pirates, he marshaled all his resources to ensure his own survival, withstanding intense physical hardship and an escalating battle of wills with the pirates. This was it: the moment where training meets instinct and where character is everything. Richard Phillips was ready.

Strange Days, Dangerous Nights

Strange Days, Dangerous Nights
Author: Larry Millett
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 0873515048

"Veteran journalist and mystery writer Larry Millett has unearthed over 200 such images from the archives of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the St. Paul Dispatch. He tells the stories behind the pictures and offers brief biographies of some of these pioneering photographers."--BOOK JACKET.

Dangerous Days

Dangerous Days
Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart
Publisher: Essential Library
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2000-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 073884845X

Volume 7 of The Essential Rinehart Collection presents “Dangerous Days,” an engaging novel blending adventure and romance. The darkening storm of the first World War threatens to tear apart the lives of a group of friends. At the eye of the storm is Clayton Spencer, an ambitious businessman, who must risk everything to be with the woman he loves.

Survive Another Day

Survive Another Day
Author: Baileigh Higgins
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2018-03-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781980472339

The dead rise...”>Trapped in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Lilian is caught up in a maelstrom of death when the outbreak hits Johannesburg, a city numbering in the millions. With no one to rely on but herself, she has to find a way off the bloody streets before it's too late. But with a six-month-old baby and a hysterical toddler in tow, escape seems unlikely. ˃˃˃ Battered and abused, Maria looks back upon her life with husband Rolf with loathing. Caught in a prison from which she cannot escape, she's powerless to change her destiny and forever bound to a man she hates. Until the virus grants her an unexpected chance at revenge. ˃˃˃ All it takes is one mistake... As the sun sets against the backdrop of the African veldt and living nightmares walk the streets in the shape of their loved one's bodies, humanity's last hope rests in the hands of ordinary men and women called to do extraordinary things. ˃˃˃ For fans of all things zombie comes your next great read, an exhilarating series that you won't want to end! Survive Another Day is the prequel to Last Another Day and delivers eight nerve wracking stories that will show you how it all began.Scroll up and grab a copy of Survive Another Day today.

Die Another Day

Die Another Day
Author: Baileigh Higgins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2017-09-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781549859137

The Dead have Risen Nadia, alone and frightened, runs not only from the infected but also the guilt that hounds her footsteps. With her, she carries a secret, one that could change everything. Haunted by the death of his beloved, Logan wanders the highways in search of redemption. In saving Nadia, he finds a measure of peace, and together, they hold the key to survival. But back home, Max faces a new enemy. One that will not be defeated without great sacrifice. Backed by the rest of the camp, he prepares for battle. A fight that could cost them everything. Will they Die Another Day? The sun beats down on the South African veldt, shining on the last remnants of humanity. A few hold on to their values while others prey on the weak, replacing the undead as the new apex predator in the food chain. Die Another Day is a Zombie Apocalypse adventure for fans of Horror and Dystopia. Its blood-spattered pages are filled with gore and action, yet has a strong emotional heart that will leave you craving more. Get your copy today and join the fight for humanity's survival.

Dangerous Nation

Dangerous Nation
Author: Robert Kagan
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2007-11-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 0375724915

Most Americans believe the United States had been an isolationist power until the twentieth century. This is wrong. In a riveting and brilliantly revisionist work of history, Robert Kagan, bestselling author of Of Paradise and Power, shows how Americans have in fact steadily been increasing their global power and influence from the beginning. Driven by commercial, territorial, and idealistic ambitions, the United States has always perceived itself, and been seen by other nations, as an international force. This is a book of great importance to our understanding of our nation’s history and its role in the global community.