Bloody Chester

Bloody Chester
Author: J. T. Petty
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2012-07-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1596431008

In 1870 Dakota Territory, "Bloody" Chester Kates is in for some surprises when he agrees to burn down the town of Whale, believed to be inhabited by something wicked, in order for the Union Pacific to continue construction of the railroad.

Sam and Chester

Sam and Chester
Author: Jo Bailey-Merritt
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2016-08-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1473541409

When Sam Bailey-Merritt was just two years old, almost overnight he lost the ability to communicate or function. His mother, Jo, was at a loss as to what to do as she saw her son grow increasingly isolated and begin to suffer from uncontrollable meltdowns. Eventually, Sam was diagnosed with autism. Sam's condition continued to worsen and, just when Jo had all but given up hope of being able to help him, the family went on a day trip to a nearby miniature pig farm. Sam immediately bonded with a tiny ginger piglet called Chester, who stood sad and alone, apart from the rest of the litter. The connection between the boy and the animal was immediate and their unusual friendship blossomed from the moment the family brought Chester home. The tiny pig refused to leave Sam's side - it was as if he knew that Sam needed a friend. And, for the first time in five years, Jo saw her son really laugh. While Sam's confidence grew, Chester grew in a different way: the micro pig that was supposed to become the size of a Cocker Spaniel in fact ballooned to three times that size - with hilarious consequences for the family! Chester has turned Sam's life around. He now has the ability to communicate his feelings, make friends and is caring and kind towards others. Sam and Chester is the heart-warming story of how a teacup-sized ginger pig helped to transform the life of a boy with autism. It is the emotional story of a mother's fight to win back her son.

Blood Duel

Blood Duel
Author: David Robbins
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2007
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780451222671

Unable to read about his bloody exploits in the newspaper, serial killer Jeeter Frost finds a teacher to help him, while the townsfolk of Coffin Varnish, hoping to cash in on his infamy, put his victims on display, to which he strongly and violently objects. Original.

Noblebranch

Noblebranch
Author: Caylee Dean
Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2022-03-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 163860231X

Catherine No-Surname lost everything in 1899: her surname, her home, her best friend, and her father--the last of which, murdered. And on the small island of Ablington, hidden deep in the Bermuda Triangle, royal oligarchs refuse to investigate any of Catherine's losses, even the bloodiest kinds. Two years later, come of age, Catherine assembles a plot. It's christened "The Pearl Plot," and it includes five other members. Each Pearl Plot member has their own goal and reason for joining. Some want to live up to their family legacy. Some want to defend those they love. Some join the Pearl Plot for the sake of having an adventure. Others do it to escape fate... The Pearl Plot's goal is to solve Ablington murders, as well as more pressing mysteries. But there's always a catch: the Pearl Plot must be solved within a year and a half. If left unresolved, its members flee to opposite ends of the earth, never to speak of one another or their past lives again. Because if the Pearl Plot members can't find the murderers in a year and a half, they know they'll be murdered themselves. Despite her father's death, the most serious of Catherine's losses has to be a corpse--a corpse buried on her old property, untouched and unidentified. But the day she picked up a shovel and prepared to dig her first clue, she only found yet another mystery: the mystery of the empty grave.

Legend of the YoHo Motel: A Paranormal Pirate Ghost Comedy Romance

Legend of the YoHo Motel: A Paranormal Pirate Ghost Comedy Romance
Author: Maggie Waverly
Publisher: Michele Roper
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2023-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Welcome to the YoHo Motel It's Captain Kane Saxon. Four hundred and fifty years ago, I was cursed by the dreaded pirate witch, Cordelia Jones. Something went wrong with the curse. Neptune intervened and tweaked it a wee bit from your doomed-to-sail-the seven-seas-curse. During the day, I possess my one-eyed ship cat, Chester (with the option of being a ghost). Good to have options. During the hours of midnight to one a.m., I am human for one hour. Three of my crew possess the bodies of pelicans. We're doomed to this existence until we can find our Letters of Marque proving we were privateers and not pirates. So far no luck for me, my crew, and my cat. That is until the delectable Allie McCoy, a descendant of one of my crew takes over guardianship of the YoHo Motel. Will she be the one to break the curse?

I Am Dust

I Am Dust
Author: Louise Beech
Publisher: Orenda Books
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2020-02-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1913193225

When iconic musical Dust is revived twenty years after the leading actress was murdered in her dressing room, a series of eerie events haunts the new cast, in a bewitching, beguiling, moving and terrifyingly dark psychological thriller... 'A delicate supernatural thriller of love, loss, murder and the dangers that come with getting what you wish for. Quite lovely in a dark, dark way' Sarah Pinborough 'Dark and haunting ... further cements Louise Beech as one of the most original and exciting authors of the moment' Claire Allan 'Haunting, provocative, and true to Beech's style: packed with pain and heart' Jack Jordan _________________________________ A haunted theatre A murdered actress Three cursed teenagers A secret that devastates them all... The Dean Wilson Theatre is believed to be haunted by a long-dead actress, singing her last song, waiting for her final cue, looking for her killer... Now Dust, the iconic musical, is returning after twenty years. But who will be brave enough to take on the role of ghostly goddess Esme Black, last played by Morgan Miller, who was murdered in her dressing room? Theatre usher Chloe Dee is caught up in the spectacle. As the new actors arrive, including an unexpected face from her past, everything changes. Are the eerie sounds and sightings backstage real or just her imagination? Is someone playing games? Is the role of Esme Black cursed? Could witchcraft be at the heart of the tragedy? And are dark deeds from Chloe's past about to catch up with her? Not all the drama takes place onstage. Sometimes murder, magic, obsession and the biggest of betrayals are real life. When you're in the theatre shadows, you see everything. Beech' LoveReading And Chloe has been watching... ___________________ 'A bold, original concept brilliantly executed ... I adored it' John Marrs 'Ghost story, murder mystery, romance. This mesmerising and entertaining book has it all...' Emma Curtis 'A delicate and mesmerising thriller' Matt Wesolowski 'Loads of twists and turns as the tension ramps up to breaking point' Gill Paul 'This book is about believing in yourself and finding out that you had the power all along' Madeleine Black 'It kept me reading until my eyes hurt and kept me thinking about it long after I'd finished' Fionnuala Kearney 'A work of almost tangible atmosphere and authenticity ... poignant and layered' S. E. Lynes 'This book works magically, emotionally and psychologically' Carol Lovekin 'With its cast of leap-off-the-page characters, solidly created settings and a story arc that will keep you guessing, all delivered in this author's trademark lyrical style, I am Dust is Louise Beech's best crime book to date and I advise you to grab a copy as soon as you can' Crime Fiction Lover 'Haunting and provocative' Crime Monthly

Riding in the Wind

Riding in the Wind
Author: Chaplain Roger Burdge
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1625160143

Famous as the cradle of the blues, the Mississippi Delta is also home to a feared prison called Parchman. From this plantation prison came bluesmen like "Bukka" White. But Parchman also produced some of the nation's most feared inmate bosses; men that ruled the grounds with fast hands and fierce determination. One such boss was Chester Johnston. Chester came from a dysfunctional family and served in Vietnam, before rising through the biker gang ranks, to finally end up running Parchman. But after fighting his way to the undisputed position of "shot caller" of the farm population, his "rep" and hatred of officials and guards eventually caught up to him. Nearly beaten to death, Chester began reflecting on the God his grandmother had once taught him about. His journey to true freedom began with the Bible, then surrender, and later through sharing the peace he found with young people. Although convicted of crimes he denied to his death, Chester fought the system for a release that never came. Riding in the Wind is not just his story; it's a look inside one of our nation's most feared institutions. The book's greatest revelation is how God changed Chester Johnston, granting him the freedom the system never would.

Practical Moviemaking

Practical Moviemaking
Author: Joe Wallenstein
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786488859

Every year, hundreds of American film schools graduate thousands of aspiring filmmakers. Very few of them, however, leave school prepared for the challenges that await or are fortunate enough to secure the financial backing of a major studio. This practical guide provides all necessary information for newcomers to the profession to get a movie made, information often left out of film school curricula. Topics include finding a project, breaking down a script, creating a production board, casting, budgeting, scouting locations, scheduling, dealing with actors, establishing set protocol, marketing, and many others. Throughout, real-life examples vividly illustrate the subject at hand. Bridging the gap between learning the craft of moviemaking and exercising that craft in the entertainment world, this manual is essential for all who seek a career in film. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Spiral

Spiral
Author: Roderick Gordon
Publisher: Chicken House
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2013-06-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1908435267

In the fifth book in the Tunnels series, The Styx have surfaced. If you thought the Limiters were nasty, think again. They've brought their females with them this time. And all that stands in their way are Will and his friends, and a rag-bag team of retired commandos. It's a smoking spiral of chaos and not everyone is going to survive.