Great Neck

Great Neck
Author: Jay Cantor
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2007-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307426114

In 1960, a group of friends are plucked from their sixth grade classroom in privileged Great Neck, Long Island and confronted for the first time with the horrors of the Holocaust. They hear a challenge from the past, a cry from history to set the world on a better course; but it is the murder of a much-loved older brother during Mississippi’s Freedom Summer that makes their mission clear. From the front line of the civil rights movement to Andy Warhol’s New York art scene, from comic book superheroes to the violent maelstrom of the Weather Underground, Great Neck immerses us in a charged time not so long ago, and illuminates the lives of those who were shaped by its energies and ideals. Vigorous, funny, profound and altogether gripping, it is a masterpiece of contemporary literature.

The Soulkeepers

The Soulkeepers
Author: G. P. Ching
Publisher: Carpe Luna Publishing
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2014-04-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 098523671X

Sometimes the end is just the beginning! Book 1 of 6 in the bestselling Soulkeepers Series. When fifteen-year-old Jacob Lau is pulled from the crumpled remains of his mother's car, no one can explain why he was driving or why the police can't find his mother's body. Made a ward of his uncle and thousands of miles from home, Jacob meets a beautiful and mysterious neighbor, Dr. Abigail Silva, who offers to use her unique abilities to help him find his mom. In exchange, she requires Jacob to train as a Soulkeeper, a gifted warrior charged with protecting human souls. He agrees to her demands, desperate for any clue to the mystery of his mother's disappearance. But soon Jacob finds himself trapped in a web of half-truths and questions Dr. Silva's motives for helping him. Don't miss the other books in The Soulkeepers Series! Weaving Destiny (Book 2) Return to Eden (Book 3) Soul Catcher (Book 4) Lost Eden (Book 5) The Last Soulkeeper (Book 6) Soulkeepers Reborn Wager's Price (Soulkeepers Reborn Book 1) Hope's Promise (Soulkeepers Reborn Book 2) Lucifer's Pride (Soulkeepers Reborn Book 3) Read the bestselling novel that readers call an utterly spellbinding, elaborate and spectacularly written adventure! "5 stars. An utterly spellbinding, elaborate and spectacularly written adventure. From its very first words - "Death lived up to Jacob's expectations" - the story will pull readers in and take them on an adventure as Jacob discovers abilities he never knew he had and tries to uncover the truth about his mother's whereabouts." -- Fiktshun Reviews An astounding book. The concept of the storyline was genius. Every line, every word felt well-thought out and meaningful. -- Andrea Thompson, Book Blogger Fantastic read, no matter how old you are. Does it matter that I bought The Soulkeepers for my children and I wound up loving it myself? No. No matter how old you are, you will love this book. – C. Webster, Kindle Reviewer One of those rare stories that seizes your attention from the start and never lets it go. I would highly recommend The Soulkeepers. It has everything a reader could ever want." – That Bookish girl Book Blog * * * * * Topics: Teen books, young adult paranormal fantasy series, young adult angel books, teen books for boys, teen religious fantasy, Young adult contemporary fantasy series, young adult fantasy romance series, first in series free, young adult contemporary fantasy series, magical realism, angels, devils & demons, action, adventure, teen, superhero, paranormal, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, horror, YA, young adult, mystery, romance, thriller, multicultural, multigenerational, free, series, teen, young adult, religious, contemporary, sword and sorcery, inspirational, free series starter, G.P. Ching, GP Ching, G. P. Ching Perfect for fans of: Stephenie Meyer, Sarra Cannon, Aaron Patterson, Brent Weeks, L.G. Castillo, JK Rowling, Cassandra Clare, Lauren Kate, and Becca Fitzpatrick

Heads in Beds

Heads in Beds
Author: Jacob Tomsky
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0385535643

In the tradition of Kitchen Confidential and Waiter Rant, a rollicking, eye-opening, fantastically indiscreet memoir of a life spent (and misspent) in the hotel industry. “Highly amusing."—New York Times Jacob Tomsky never intended to go into the hotel business. As a new college graduate, armed only with a philosophy degree and a singular lack of career direction, he became a valet parker for a large luxury hotel in New Orleans. Yet, rising fast through the ranks, he ended up working in “hospitality” for more than a decade, doing everything from supervising the housekeeping department to manning the front desk at an upscale Manhattan hotel. He’s checked you in, checked you out, separated your white panties from the white bed sheets, parked your car, tasted your room-service meals, cleaned your toilet, denied you a late checkout, given you a wake-up call, eaten M&Ms out of your minibar, laughed at your jokes, and taken your money. In Heads in Beds he pulls back the curtain to expose the crazy and compelling reality of a multi-billion-dollar industry we think we know. Heads in Beds is a funny, authentic, and irreverent chronicle of the highs and lows of hotel life, told by a keenly observant insider who’s seen it all. Prepare to be amused, shocked, and amazed as he spills the unwritten code of the bellhops, the antics that go on in the valet parking garage, the housekeeping department’s dirty little secrets—not to mention the shameless activities of the guests, who are rarely on their best behavior. Prepare to be moved, too, by his candor about what it’s like to toil in a highly demanding service industry at the luxury level, where people expect to get what they pay for (and often a whole lot more). Employees are poorly paid and frequently abused by coworkers and guests alike, and maintaining a semblance of sanity is a daily challenge. Along his journey Tomsky also reveals the secrets of the industry, offering easy ways to get what you need from your hotel without any hassle. This book (and a timely proffered twenty-dollar bill) will help you score late checkouts and upgrades, get free stuff galore, and make that pay-per-view charge magically disappear. Thanks to him you’ll know how to get the very best service from any business that makes its money from putting heads in beds. Or, at the very least, you will keep the bellmen from taking your luggage into the camera-free back office and bashing it against the wall repeatedly.

Jacob's Grace

Jacob's Grace
Author: C.P. Rowlands
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1635551889

ATF Agent Allison Jacob is temporarily assigned to the Milwaukee Police Special Crimes Division to assist in solving the gruesome murder of a woman known as X-Girl. The FBI and the DHS become involved as the investigation widens into human trafficking, and AJ and her team must go undercover to solve the murder and stop the exploitation of innocent victims. Captain Tag Becket isn’t used to being a rookie. Returning home after ten years in the Army, she takes a position as the newest member of AJ’s team. She wants to keep her head down and her past behind her, but her but feelings for AJ’s second in command Grace Fields makes keeping secrets next to impossible. As the task force draws closer to the perpetrators, team members risk their lives and their secrets to see justice prevail.

Don't Feed the Rat!

Don't Feed the Rat!
Author: Annie Appleton
Publisher: XinXii
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2018-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0955734460

When Jacob Hicks, resident weird professor with a phobia for women, is the suspect in a murder case, he reluctantly sets out to prove his own innocence. He tolerates the help of Emily, the niece of his best pal Dave and on probation for having bitten a policeman. Together they delve into the gossip and lies surrounding the members of the local allotment society, where gardening implements can turn out to be deadly weapons. Meanwhile, Paddy the Rat and his friends are plagued by obnoxious teenage rat Cecil, who with his posse is disturbing the peace and quiet of the allotments. This wouldn’t be half as bad if Cecil hadn’t focussed on teasing Mad Maggie, Paddy’s childhood bogeyman. She has recently come alive and is now making Paddy’s life a living hell. While Inspector McDermott tries to prove Jacob’s guilt, Jacob and Emily deal with scantily clad women, a development project that turns into blackmail and a maniacal old neighbour, who is convinced the rats are out to get her. Will Milbury Hill ever be the same after this?

Jacob's Trouble and the Elect

Jacob's Trouble and the Elect
Author: Michael Drotos
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1669838447

After the rapture of the church the world moves at a rapid pace toward the end of times. The anti-Christ continues to push the world into his New World Order agenda. In the midst of world-wide chaos, two mysterious prophets travel the globe and speak out against him. At the same time the Elect of God prepare for the second coming of Christ with the assistance of 144,000 Jewish evangelists. This final book of the “Waiting for the Rapture” trilogy unravels end times prophesy as it plays out in this exciting fast paced novel

The Jacob Street Mystery

The Jacob Street Mystery
Author: R. Austin Freeman
Publisher: House of Stratus
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2012-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0755128672

A peaceful, pleasant afternoon in the woodland scene of Linton Green is disturbed when a brutal murder takes place. But thanks to an unseen witness, the killer may be caught, and the witness turns out to be a blessing in disguise. This is the story of Thomas Pedley, a gifted artist who paints what he sees from memory.

Portrait of Vengeance

Portrait of Vengeance
Author: Carrie Stuart Parks
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2017-08-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0718083830

“Rich characters, a forensic artist’s eye for detail, and plot twists—Carrie Stuart Parks hits all the right notes!” —Mary Burton, New York Times bestselling author An unsolved case. A tempest of memories. The future’s at stake—and time is running out . . . Gwen Marcey has done a good job keeping the pain of her past boxed up. But as she investigates the case of a missing child in Lapwai, Idaho, details keep surfacing that are eerily similar to her childhood traumas. She doesn’t believe in coincidences. So what’s going on here? No one knows more about the impact of the past than the Nez Perce people of Lapwai. Gwen finds herself an unwelcome visitor to some, making her investigation even more difficult. The questions keep piling up, but answers are slow in coming—and the clock is ticking for a missing little girl. Meanwhile, Gwen’s ex-husband is threatening to take sole custody of their daughter. As Gwen’s past and present collide, she’s in a desperate race for the truth. Because only truth will ensure she still has a future.

Falling Through Time

Falling Through Time
Author: Aloka
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504309820

It is 1987 and thirty-three-year-old Lina has just left her husband and two teenage sons and returned to her mothers house, emotionally spent from the pain of harboring the secret of domestic violence for too long. As her journey eventually leads her to the mountains and into the arms of new lovers, Lina has no idea of what lies ahead. She only hopes it is peace. After enjoying sexual freedom for a while, she remarries a kind and gentle man and lives in the Australian Alps. But Lina begins to feel dissatisfied with monogamy, leaving her with unfulfilled dreams of freedom and travel. After she makes a shocking discovery of past lives as a sacred prostitute and realizes how it has affected her modern, sexual adventures, Lina travels with nothing but a backpack to the Middle East to search for answers. Vulnerable and terrified, she plummets through time, reliving death and entombment. When she meets old lovers, her fear is explained. But can she survive illness and exposure within a strange but beautiful culture? Falling through Time reveals one womans fascinating search for God, meaning, and redemption after she travels to the Middle East to uncover secrets from her soul.