Escape from Marcy

Escape from Marcy
Author: Leon Thomas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2015-12-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781519616395

IT IS THE YEAR 1989 AND AT MARCY, CRACK IS KING! In this tragic novel, you will witness the down fall of a man whose only desire is to get a second chance at life, when he returns home to the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, after serving thirteen years in prison. Marcus Carlton does get a second chance after discovering an aspiring hip hop artist, Joe Ellis, aka Joe-Joe, who he signs to his record label. Surrounded by an ensuing crack epidemic and violence, at Marcy, Marcus tries to reunite with is ex-girlfriend and his daughter; he later discovers that his greatest enemy is not the people and circumstances around him, but in fact, himself. The fear of returning back to prison plagues his mind, after past deeds come back to haunt him, and there lies his psychological and tragic downfall. "Make sure you can rap, in case your degree doesn't work out." KRS-One

Never Let Go

Never Let Go
Author: Lauren Biel
Publisher: Lauren Biel
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2024-03-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The monster hiding under the bed is not always the enemy. Benjamin Broken. Feral. Dangerous. Like a snake lying in wait, I watch every move the little mouse makes. Her whimpers and pleas for freedom fall on deaf ears and a wicked grin—until the little mouse becomes my savior instead of my victim. Mackenzie forces me to confront the past I’ve buried deep within my soulless self, awakening feelings I never thought I possessed. I need to protect her from my partner. Will I be able to cut ties with someone I’ve known so long for this new ray of light? Will Mackenzie be able to accept me for who I am when this is over? Mackenzie Hurt. Confused. Helpless. Falling for my captor is not what I expect when I am brought into the viper’s nest. What’s more, I realize he has a soft spot for me. Held against my will, afraid for my life and virtue, I struggle. Not just for freedom, but for my sanity. His harshest touch sets my soul ablaze. What is wrong with me? Benjamin is more than the monster under the bed. He creeps through the shadows with a vile heart. When his partner in crime holds my life in her hands, Benjamin shows me he is more than he appears to be. Is it possible to save the irredeemable? Can I save myself and escape captivity? Will I be able to recognize myself once I do? Never Let Go takes Lauren Biel’s readers on a darker journey than ever before. If you like broken characters who fall in love in the face of depravity, read now to find out how much love it takes to charm a snake. This contemporary dark horror romance is highly recommended for adult readers only. Please refer to LaurenBiel.com for full content warnings. Never Let Go is available in DUET NARRATION! "This dark and gritty novel will entangle your emotions in a twisted web of heartbreak and hopelessness, leaving you unsure of what to do next. Prepare yourself. You've been forewarned." — Author Ann-Marie Davis, best selling author in Gothic Romance

The War of the Rebellion

The War of the Rebellion
Author: United States. War Department
Publisher:
Total Pages: 830
Release: 1887
Genre: Confederate States of America
ISBN:

Series I: Contains the formal reports, both Union and Confederate, of the first seizures of United States property in the Southern States, and of all military operations in the field, with the correspondence, orders, and returns relating specially thereto, and, as proposed is to be accompanied by an Atlas. In this series the reports will be arranged according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts. The correspondence, etc., not embraced in the "reports" proper will follow (first Union and next Confederate) in chronological order. Volume XIV. 1885. (Vol. 14, Chap. 26) Chapter XXVI - Operations on the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Middle and East Florida. Apr 12, 1862-Jun 11, 1863.

Bring It On

Bring It On
Author: Kira Sinclair
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459220498

Breeze in to Escape, where every sense is seduced and every desire is fulfilled… This adults-only Caribbean island resort may cater to your every need, but it's also a business. And what could be better advertising than tantalizing photos of a real couple on their honeymoon? Unless, of course, the couple is faking it… Graphic designer Lena Fuller fled the chaos of her ruined wedding with her best friend, filmmaker Colt Douglas. But she wasn't expecting the "honeymoon" her ex arranged would be a weeklong photo shoot. As the sets become more intimate, Lena and Colt find that their libidos are slipping deliciously out of control. Sure, they can fake it…but when the week is over, will they be able to forget it?

Sailor Jack, the Trader

Sailor Jack, the Trader
Author: Harry Castlemon
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2023-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

"Sailor Jack, the Trader" by Harry Castlemon. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter

The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter
Author: Holly Robinson
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307337464

“What kind of Navy officer sits on his ship in the middle of the Mediterranean dreaming of gerbils?” That’s the question that Holly Robinson sets out to answer in this warm and rollicking memoir of life with her father, the world’s most famous gerbil czar. Starting with a few pairs of gerbils housed for curiosity’s sake in the family’s garage, Donald Robinson’s obsession with the “pocket kangaroo” developed into a lifelong passion and second career. Soon the Annapolis-trained Navy commander was breeding gerbils and writing about them for publications ranging from the ever-bouncy Highlights for Children to the erudite Science News. To support his burgeoning business, the family eventually settled on a remote hundred-acre farm with horses, sheep, pygmy goats, peacocks–and nearly nine thousand gerbils. From part-time model for her father’s bestselling pet book, How to Raise and Train Pet Gerbils, to full-time employee in the gerbil empire’s complex of prefab Sears buildings, Holly was an enthusiastic if often exasperated companion on her father’s quest to breed the perfect gerbil. Told with heart, humor, and affection, The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter is Holly’s ode to a weird and wonderful upbringing and her truly one-of-a-kind father.

Author: Salvatore Grasso
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1440168989

When greed is your mistress and power her aphrodisiac, people become expendable. Set in Philadelphia PA, Larceny presents an intricate web of deception and diabolical revenge, where avarice and lust create a backdrop for murder. When self-made millionaire, Richard Gillespie senses his firm is crumbling, he develops a complex plan to save his legacy. Gillespie uses Dr. Bridgette Lonerghan, a university executive, to access a valuable portfolio of inventions. The inventor, Dr. Joseph Ralinski, pocketing millions from side deals over the years, compels high-ranking university officials including Provost Iconera; to set sights on toppling Ralinski's financial fortress. Lonerghan becomes a pawn in a game of ego and greed between Gillespie and his nemesis, Louis Jacobsen - head of the university's Technology Transfer Office, her former lover. Jacobson loses focus when he discovers his unfaithful wife is drugging him into spousal submission and plots his revenge. "This deal is getting interesting," Gillespie observes. "Three people, three angles. Jacobson, greed and selfishness; Iconera, self-righteousness coupled with mistrust; and finally Ralinski, self-importance and arrogance. The only common denominator is 'self'. The question is how to play this to gain the maximum advantage." FBI involvement escalates the tension and the body count starts to rise.

Andromeda's Fall

Andromeda's Fall
Author: William C. Dietz
Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2024-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1625676638

“Andromeda’s Fall is one of the most interesting futuristic novels.”—SF Site Hundreds of years in the future, much has changed. Advances in medicine, technology, and science abound. Humanity has gone to the stars, found alien life, and established an empire. But some things never change... All her life, Lady Catherine Carletto (called Cat) has lived for nothing but the next party, the next lover, the next expensive toy. Until, in a bloodthirsty power grab, Imperial Princess Ophelia and her cadre of synth assassins murder her brother the emperor, and go on to purge the galaxy of his friends and supporters—including Cat’s family. The Carlettos are known to be staunch supporters of the emperor and Carletto Industries has been in the forefront of his pet project—developing cybernetic technology for use by the masses. Now Cat, one of the last surviving Carlettos, is on the run. And, like countless others before her, she finds her sanctuary among the most dangerous of society’s misfits. Welcome to the Legion. Cat Carletto vanishes, and in her place stands Legion recruit Andromeda McKee. A woman with a mission—to bring down Empress Ophelia—or die trying.

Feral

Feral
Author: Ava Benton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 121
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Lost memories, feral magic, and a love that defies destiny. Marcy awakens to a reality far beyond her understanding, her memories erased, and her life in danger. Quin, a rugged and protective shifter, becomes her unexpected ally. Together, they navigate a world filled with magic, betrayal, and a deep, unspoken bond that defies explanation. As Marcy's past slowly surfaces, revealing shocking truths, she and Quin are pulled deeper into a war that threatens to consume them. With each other's support, they embark on a quest for freedom, identity, and a place to call home.

QUEST

QUEST
Author: D. Churchward
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2011-03-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1456844024

When Chilla comes of age she learns that her quiet, peaceful life on Vondulla Island where the great Vondi live is coming to an end. The realization that her family are involved in magic, mystic and murder is a lot for her to take in as she prepares to leave the Island with a Vondi protector. Her trip is to take her to the mainland of Choogan where the evil and depraved live. This story takes you on young Chillas journey to recover the lost mysterious Farroway crystal and to find a family she never knew. Follow her through magic, see the dragons as they hatch their young, meet the old mystic who is her mentor. Such experiences as romance and mystery involved on this journey is new to Chilla's requiring her to look at her life and time on the Island in a different way. The discovery of her own magical senses are new and puzzling. Eventually her whole family come together both on and off the Island to help put and end to the tyranny brought about by the Farroway crystal and its reputation.