The Missing Years (Colby): A Collection of Short Reads

The Missing Years (Colby): A Collection of Short Reads
Author: K.J. Emrick
Publisher: South Coast Publishing
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2016-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

After solving the mystery of Aunt Millie's death Darcy Sweet is enjoying being a mother and looking forward to the prospect of living life like an ordinary person. Now that the mists have gone and things are quiet that shouldn't be a problem. But she should have known better. The Missing Years - Book 18.5 is six short stories covering the five-year time period between book 18 and book 19. 1. The Purloined Purse - A missing purse and stolen flowers... and the ex-police chief is acting very strangely. What is going on? 2. A Cup of Blackmail - Someone close to Darcy and Jon is being blackmailed and a misdirected letter sets another mystery in motion. 3. A Mystery in the Mail - The owner of the bookstore in Oak hollow is getting threatening letters. Darcy and Jon work together to find out who is sending them. 4. The Dead Man’s Glasses - Lorne Sommers re-appears in Darcy's life and he thinks that he killed someone. Can Darcy and Jon find out what really happened? 5. The Angel Cameo - Sergeant Sean Fitzwallis needs Darcy's help. It seems that the killer responsible for a one-hundred-year-old murder has reappeared in the present time. But that's not possible, is it? Can Darcy work out what's going on? 6. The Missing Lion - Colby has a new stuffed toy but it has mysteriously gone missing. Colby is upset so Darcy and Jon promise to investigate. What they uncover is more than a missing toy.

The Creativity Project

The Creativity Project
Author: Colby Sharp
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316507784

Book advocate Colby Sharp presents more than forty beloved, award-winning, diverse and bestselling authors and illustrators in a creative challenge! Colby Sharp invited more than forty authors and illustrators to provide story starters for each other; photos, drawings, poems, prose, or anything they could dream up. When they received their prompts, they responded by transforming these seeds into any form of creative work they wanted to share. The result is a stunning collection of words, art, poetry, and stories by some of our most celebrated children book creators. A section of extra story starters by every contributor provides fresh inspiration for readers to create works of their own. Here is an innovative book that offers something for every kind of reader and creator!

A Darcy Sweet Cozy (Paranormal) Mystery - Books 15-18

A Darcy Sweet Cozy (Paranormal) Mystery - Books 15-18
Author: K.J. Emrick
Publisher: South Coast Publishing
Total Pages: 747
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A Darcy Sweet Cozy Mystery - Books 15 to 18 in a box set! Book 15 - A Murder of Consequence A surprise early morning phone call from an old friend sets Darcy Sweet's sixth sense humming. Darcy's friend needs her help with something but won't say what it is. Darcy promises to drive the five hours to her friend's house the next day. Upon arrival she discovers the shocking news that her friend's husband, Braden has just been murdered! Trying to help find the killer, Darcy is almost immediately dragged into the murder investigation. The further into the investigation she gets the more secrets she uncovers. Half-truths and lies and mysteries within mysteries. It seems things aren't really as they appear to be. Who killed Braden and why? Will Darcy be able to work it out before she realizes that her own life may be in danger also? Book 16 - Til Death Do Us Part Spring is in the air in Misty Hollow. And so is Mystery... Once again. As Darcy Sweet prepares for her upcoming wedding it should be the talk of the town. However, the discovery of human bones in a box overshadows that. The gossip mill is buzzing and it's all anyone can talk about. Not Darcy though... She is just glad that this particular mystery is happening outside of Misty Hollow. She and Jon won't be getting wrapped up in this one. They'll be spending their time concentrating on their wedding plans. Won’t that be a nice change? Book 17 - Murder Down Under Darcy and Jon are finally married and heading to Australia for their honeymoon. A whole week in Tasmania staying at the Pine Lake Inn with nothing to do but act like tourists. No ghosts to deal with. No mysteries to solve. Just rest and relaxation. It will be a welcome change having nothing to worry about. That is until they actually arrive at their destination. They find that three people have died just recently under suspicious circumstances and a fourth has just been released from hospital. That is definitely something to worry about. The local police department doesn't seem too worried about it though so it's up to Darcy and Jon to figure it all out. Will they be able to catch a killer in their midst before the unknown person strikes again? Book 18 - Laid to Rest Home from her honeymoon in Australia Darcy Sweet is settling nicely into life as a married woman. The spirit world in Misty Hollow is uncharacteristically quiet and peaceful and even her Great Aunt Millie is unusually quiet. Which is very odd. It was like all of the ghosts have just... gone. Darcy doesn't mind... it's a chance for some peace and quiet and gives her the illusion that she is just an ordinary woman living an ordinary life. At least, that is, until she discovers something strange about her Great Aunt's death that raises some questions about how Millie actually died. But she died from natural causes... didn't she? Darcy has always believed it to be true... so when evidence comes to light that this may not have been the case Darcy's whole world is shaken to the core. Can Darcy and Jon work out what's going on before someone else close to them loses their life?

Lost Victory

Lost Victory
Author: William Egan Colby
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Total Pages: 470
Release: 1989
Genre: History
ISBN:

"For sixteen years, from the time he was assigned Chief of Station for the CIA in Saigon to his appointment as CIA Director, William Colby was deeply involved in America's role in Vietnam. During five presidential administrations -- Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford -- Colby moved from meetings in the Oval Office to the sweltering jungles of Vietnam as the war escalated from Vietcong guerilla terrorism to a massive U.S. military engagement. Lost Victory is his personal account of those years, an insider's view of America's first major military defeat told from a vantage point matched by few other officials."--Book cover, p. [4].

MAX BRAND Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels & Short Stories (Including Western Classics, Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Detective Mysteries)

MAX BRAND Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels & Short Stories (Including Western Classics, Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Detective Mysteries)
Author: Max Brand
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 10434
Release: 2024-01-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This carefully crafted ebook: "MAX BRAND Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels & Short Stories (Including Western Classics, Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Detective Mysteries)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Frederick Schiller Faust (1892-1944) was an American author best known for his thoughtful Westerns under the pen name Max Brand. Prolific in many genres, he wrote historical novels, detective mysteries, pulp fiction stories and many more. Table of Contents: The Untamed The Night Horseman The Seventh Man Dan Barry's Daughter Ronicky Doone Ronicky Doone's Treasure Ronicky Doone's Reward Silvertip The Man from Mustang Silvertip's Strike Silvertip's Roundup Silvertip's Trap Silvertip's Chase Silvertip's Search The Stolen Stallion Valley Thieves The Valley of Vanishing Men The False Rider The Firebrand Claws of the Tigress The Pearls of Bonfadini Internes Can't Take Money The Secret of Dr. Kildare Above the Law Harrigan! Trailin'! Riders of the Silences Crossroads The Man Who Forgot Christmas Black Jack The Cure of Silver Cañon Donnegan Bull Hunter Jerico's Garrison Finish The Long, Long Trail Way of the Lawless Alcatraz The Garden of Eden The Power of Prayer The Rangeland Avenger Wild Freedom The Boy Who Found Christmas His Name His Fortune The Quest of Lee Garrison Rodeo Ranch "Sunset" Wins Soft Metal Under His Shirt The Tenderfoot The Black Rider In the River Bottom's Grip Acres of Unrest Bad Man's Gulch The Whispering Outlaw The Desert Pilot The Mountain Fugitive The Mustang Herder The Sheriff Rides Destry Rides Again Sixteen in Nome The Hair-Trigger Kid The Lightning Warrior The Three Crosses Range Jester Gunman's Gold The Red Bandanna Marbleface Red Devil of the Range Seven Faces King of the Range Seven Mile House John Ovington Returns That Receding Brow Hole-In-The-Wall Barrett The Ghost Out of the Dark Beyond the Finish A Special Occasion The Small World Fixed Wine in the Desert Dust Storm ...

THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection: 175+ Novels & Short Stories in One Volume

THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection: 175+ Novels & Short Stories in One Volume
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 15303
Release: 2024-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection is an unparalleled anthology that brings together over 175 novels and short stories from the pens of some of the most celebrated authors in the American literary canon. This collection features a vast array of themes, including the rugged beauty of the American frontier, the complex relationships between man and nature, and the tumultuous path towards justice and redemption. Embedded within its pages are tales that traverse the whole of the Western genre, from thrilling adventures to poignant histories, all aimed at exploring the essence of what it means to confront the wild unknown. The anthology stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of the Western narrative, offering readers standout pieces that highlight the periods dynamic range of literary stylesfrom the raw realism of Twain to the romanticized vistas by Grey. The contributing authors, a veritable whos who of the literary world, including but not limited to Mark Twain, Willa Cather, and Jack London, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the collection. Their collective works encapsulate not only the evolving character of the American West but also the broader shifts in American culture and literature. The anthology aligns with key historical and cultural movements such as Manifest Destiny and the taming of the frontier, enabling a multifaceted exploration of these themes through the prism of various literary movements. By amalgamating the distinct voices and narratives of authors who have defined the genre, the collection invites readers to a deeper understanding of the enduring myths and realities of the American West. THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection offers readers an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the Western genre in all its complexity and grandeur. It is an imperative read for those who wish to delve into the rich narrative of American expansion and the diverse interpretations of frontier life. Beyond its educational value, the anthology serves as a platform for the intricate dialogues between different periods, themes, and styles, encapsulated within the Western tradition. It invites lovers of history, literature, and culture to explore the depths of human resilience and the landscapes that shaped Americas literary heritage.

Nerd Camp

Nerd Camp
Author: Elissa Brent Weissman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442417048

For ten-year-old Gabe, the Summer Center for Gifted Enrichment is all that he dreamed it would be, but he must work hard to write about the fun in letters to Zach, his cool future stepbrother, without revealing that it is a camp for "nerds."

Presidents' Secret Wars

Presidents' Secret Wars
Author: John Prados
Publisher: William Morrow
Total Pages: 488
Release: 1986
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Provides an analysis of postwar covert activities by United States intelligence agencies, documenting the early days of the CIA and its operations.

What About Will

What About Will
Author: Ellen Hopkins
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593108647

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes a new heartbreakingly tender middle grade novel in verse about the bonds between two brothers and the love they share. Twelve-year-old Trace Reynolds has always looked up to his brother, mostly because Will, who's five years older, has never looked down on him. It was Will who taught Trace to ride a bike, would watch sports on TV with him, and cheer him on at Little League. But when Will was knocked out cold during a football game, resulting in a brain injury--everything changed. Now, seventeen months later, their family is still living under the weight of "the incident," that left Will with a facial tic, depression, and an anger he cannot always control, culminating in their parents' divorce. Afraid of further fracturing his family, Trace begins to cover for Will who, struggling with addiction to pain medication, becomes someone Trace doesn’t recognize. But when the brother he loves so much becomes more and more withdrawn, and escalates to stealing money and ditching school, Trace realizes some secrets cannot be kept if we ever hope to heal.