Callahan the Falcon

Callahan the Falcon
Author: Chris Curtin
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466986026

If you enjoy having your sensibilities tested, please join Callahan and me, the narrator, as we deliver the story of his origin. This story is an artfully unusual satirical medieval fantasy with undertones of dark tragedy that grips reader's attention with offensive quip and brutal violence. It tells the tale of a wayward boy who rises to assassin, then onward to revolutionary and beyond. Beware, this tale is not for the faint of heart and contains adult language, death, gore, and some sexual content. It mocks and makes light of theology, sex, politics, race, and just about any other subject of taboo nature that is supposed to be left unspoken. For those who are intrigued, join us, for we are eager to entertain. For those who would shy from such good luck to ye in what must be a drab and overly sheltered existence.

The Falcon Project

The Falcon Project
Author: Jennifer Groomes
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2003-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595301738

This book is about two people lives that were thrown into terminal when they decided to join a new intense military program. While going through training and missions, time and other things challenged them mentally, physically and emotionally. In search for who they are, they found each other and a family of men and women that would go through great links to protest each other. With a lot pride, they both found love and happiness in places that you would find rage. Thankful for everything that they have, they are the Falcon Project.

Feathers of Fate

Feathers of Fate
Author: Elowen Fox
Publisher: Publifye AS
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2024-09-27
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 8233931314

In ""Feathers of Fate,"" seventeen-year-old Zara's world is turned upside down when she discovers her ability to alter destiny by plucking magical feathers from thin air. Set in a vibrant, multicultural city where ancient magic intertwines with modern life, this captivating urban fantasy follows Zara's journey as she grapples with the immense power and responsibility thrust upon her. As she navigates complex relationships, including a blossoming romance with the mysterious Kai, Zara must also confront a sinister organization determined to control the fate-altering feathers. The novel seamlessly blends elements of various cultural mythologies with contemporary young adult experiences, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling. Alternating between Zara's present-day struggles and her grandmother's folktales, the narrative explores profound themes of free will, cultural identity, and the far-reaching consequences of manipulating destiny. With its diverse cast of characters and innovative magic system, ""Feathers of Fate"" offers a fresh, thought-provoking take on the classic hero's journey, challenging readers to consider the impact of their choices on the world around them.

Into The Blood

Into The Blood
Author: Dini N. S. Shue
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2019-08-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0359844197

When your life comes at the cost of your genetic code, Run. When science forgot to obey the code of 'Do No Harm', everything went wrong. A civil war that has been the result of madness has taken its toll on the world. The Resistance is all that stands between The Three Trades, or as they are now simply known as The Government, and the eugenic destruction of three cities and the countless lives within their borders. Those of too-much power and too-little conscience have created horror from curiosity, and there's no telling if this is the beginning or the end.

Turning

Turning
Author: Michael J. Scott
Publisher: Michael J. Scott
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Katherine Holt lives in a state of desperate poverty in the Lower Quarter of Incorporated Municipality Number 27, FEMA Region II, foraging for food with her disabled sister, Rebecca, and hiding with her Mother from the teams of Sweepers who roam the Lower Quarter, which is supposed to have been evacuated due to plague. But Katherine and her sister hide a secret-one that REGA, the controlling, authoritarian governmental bureaucracy in her sector, would do anything to get their hands on: she and her sister are immune to the virus. When they are picked up by a Sweeper team and taken to the HUT - a prison-like processing center for the indigent, events begin to spiral rapidly out of control as REGA becomes aware of their secret, and Katherine engineers her own escape. Can Katherine rescue her sister from the clutches of REGA before they use Rebecca for their own ends, or is she falling into a clever trap laid specifically for her? And what dark secret has her adopted Mother been hiding for the past twenty years? Available in both paperback and E-book

Blue Falcon

Blue Falcon
Author: Bryce A. Miles
Publisher: Booksmango
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 6167270694

Set in Thailand & LaosWhy make a deal with the devil when you've got God on a technicality? For Bangkok Security Consultant and James Bond wannabe Richard Falcone, that technicality grants him immortality as long as he remains a blue falcon.blue falcon / n / (slang, derog) 1(a) A code phrase coined by US military personnel. (b) Someone who serves himself at the expense of others. (c) Buddy F**kerBut then he takes things a step too far.Framed by a dirty Thai cop for the murder of his boss and blackballed by his acquaintances, Falcone flees to Laos where he finds sanctuary, if not peace. There, an encounter with a man known as the Anti-Buddha inspires an unorthodox mission to reconcile his need for vengeance and atonement. Technicalities be damned, Falcone launches a daring operation that may not only satisfy divine justice, but irrevocably change the lives of his alienated friends and jilted lovers if it doesn't get them all killed first.

Under Her Skin

Under Her Skin
Author: Stephen Law
Publisher: Fernwood Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-09-18T00:00:00Z
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1552668487

Tucked away in her tattoo studio in the port city of Halifax, Shaz draws meaning and symbolism onto the bodies of her clients. After the ransacking of her home, the brutal attack on her friend and the sudden appearance of her white father, Shaz is compelled to explore the racial divides in her life and in the city around her. A chance encounter with Rashid, a parkour-performing refugee from Sri Lanka, provides a stabilizing counterpoint to the tumultuous relationships in her life. Ultimately, Shaz discovers the complexities of truth, the meaning of loss and how we are all coloured by our experiences. In a narrative that explores racism, family dysfunction and the experiences of refugees, Under Her Skin paints the canvas of our landscape, making us aware of who we are.

The Tattoo Encyclopedia

The Tattoo Encyclopedia
Author: Terisa Green
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2012-12-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1471108619

Tattoos have moved into the mainstream and are continuing to grow in popularity. For people contemplating getting a tattoo, however, the choice of images can be overwhelming. THE TATTOO ENCYCLOPEDIA provides a comprehensive and informative exploration of the colourful world of tattoos. It presents precise descriptions of both common and unusual symbols and sheds light on their historic, religious and cultural significance. Organised in a convenient A-Z format, cross-referenced, indexed and illustrated with 300 pieces of authentic tattoo line art, the book features a stunning array of images from ancient Buddhist and Chinese designs to those sported by twenty-first century bikers. Whether choosing a personally significant tattoo, wanting to learn more about a symbol, or simply interested in tattoos as a form of art and body decoration, readers will discover the richness of tattoo culture in this treasury.

Stormspeaker (Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts, Book 7)

Stormspeaker (Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts, Book 7)
Author: Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2018-01-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338116703

The four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this new chapter of the New York Times bestselling series! Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan -- once Heroes of Erdas -- are now wanted fugitives. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, they've been hunted across the globe by the ruthless mercenaries, the Oathbound.The four friends have traveled to the deserts of Nilo seeking answers, along with an ancient and powerful relic that's connected to the history of their world. There they discover a vast, secret library dedicated to preserving the wisdom of Erdas. But this library houses more than just tomes and scrolls. Guarding this knowledge are their old friends Takoda and Xanthe, along with Kovo the Ape. With the Oathbound following close behind, can the heroes risk branding their friends as traitors?

Explorer Academy: The Falcon's Feather (Book 2)

Explorer Academy: The Falcon's Feather (Book 2)
Author: Trudi Trueit
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1426333064

It's an adventure of a lifetime when Cruz Coronado sets sail for the shores of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind. In the exciting follow-up to The Nebula Secret in the 7-book Explorer Academy series, Cruz, Sailor, and Emmett, along with their new ally Bryndis, embark on their first globe-trotting mission aboard the ship Orion. Cruz jumps right back into school and starts using the latest technology in submersible underwater dives, but is soon reminded of the dangers of exploration when his equipment fails and he almost drowns. Determined to keep his eyes on the prize, Cruz sneaks away to try to find answers, but unknowingly lures his friends into bigger trouble. When a friend of Cruz's mom meets an untimely end, Cruz's luck really seems about to run out and the questions multiply. What does the message mean? Where will it lead? Who is following him? And why? This captivating book is the sequel every Explorer Academy fan is waiting to read!