The Secrets and Lies of Yooper Girls

The Secrets and Lies of Yooper Girls
Author: T.D. Croel
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2011-10-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146205191X

Wendy had wanted at some point in her fathers story to reach out her hand and take his hand in hers. But, like a nervous teenage boy on his first date, her hand had only made it a few inches across the table. "I . . . well, Im sure you know I drank," Paul confessed. "Dad, seriously, you dont owe me an explanation." She felt a bitter taste reside in her mouth and took a drink of her water. The water did nothing to dispel the bitterness she both tasted and felt. "Well, I just want you to know, little girl, I dont plan on drinking again. Eighteen years of sobriety is way too long to throw away." "I know, Dad," she said with little emotion and even less conviction. She sat back and crossed her arms, wishing she had some food to quell the uneasiness in her stomach. The waitress, as if on cue, set their meals down in front of them.

Remission

Remission
Author: T. D. Croel
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2014
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1491719044

James Chalmers, a less-than-honorable attorney who has lost everything due to his drinking, womanizing, and gambling, is dying of cancer. He stoically accepts his fate until a mysterious woman from his past shows up to offer him the ultimate gift-immortality. But there is only one problem: the gift comes with a catch. In order to keep his cancer at bay and get a second chance to be a good person, Chalmers must be willing to take the life of another and seek justice for those who cannot find it for themselves. Haunted by the thoughts of having to murder in order to stay alive, Chalmers struggles to understand how his gift is anything more than a curse. Chalmers is befriended by fellow Justice Seeker, Carlos. Together they head to Mexico with the hope of a better life. There, they'll have the chance to learn to accept their fates. If they can't do so, they can pass their gifts on to another-with death as the consequence. In this novel, a tortured soul embarks on a remarkable path of self-discovery as he contemplates how far he will travel to preserve his life and whether the cost is really worth it.

When All Light Fails

When All Light Fails
Author: Randall Silvis
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1728223598

A new mystery from Randall Silvis, critically acclaimed master of crime fiction When powerful men pull strings to get what they want... someone almost always ends up dead There's not much that would convince retired police sergeant Ryan DeMarco to take on another private investigation case, but he can't refuse a nine-year-old Michigan girl begging for help finding her biological father. The road trip to the Upper Peninsula promises DeMarco and his partner, Jayme, a chance to heal from their last case, which ended in a traumatic brush with death for DeMarco. But things aren't as they first appear in the woods of Michigan, and the seemingly simple paternity investigation soon morphs into something deadly. The deeper DeMarco, Jayme, and the rest of their team dig, the more ugly truths they reveal, all while doing their best to keep one member of their team, from falling prey to her own kind of darkness. This investigation just might be the most emotionally troubling one DeMarco and Jayme have yet encountered, for there are plenty of people who will do whatever it takes to shut them down before the truth comes to light. Acclaimed author Randall Silvis expertly weaves a shocking tale of secrets and lies in When All Light Fails, a suspense-fueled mystery that will leave readers guessing until the very last page. "[a] chilly suspense novel."—The New York Times Sunday Book Review for Two Days Gone "...a suspenseful, literary thriller that will resonate with readers long after the book is finished. A terrific choice for Dennis Lehane fans."—Library Journal, Starred Review for Two Days Gone "An absolute gem of literary suspense... told in a smooth, assured, and often haunting voice, Two Days Gone is a terrific read."—Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead for Two Days Gone Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series: Two Days Gone (Book 1) Walking the Bones (Book 2) A Long Way Down (Book 3) No Woods So Dark as These (Book 4) When All Light Fails (Book 5)

The Youth's Companion

The Youth's Companion
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1916
Genre:
ISBN:

Includes songs for solo voice with piano accompaniment.

Weird Michigan

Weird Michigan
Author: Linda S. Godfrey
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2006
Genre: Curiosities and wonders
ISBN: 1402739079

Explores ghosts and haunted places, local legends, cursed roads, crazy characters, and unusual roadside attractions found in Michigan.

The O. Henry Prize Stories 2006

The O. Henry Prize Stories 2006
Author: Laura Furman
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2010-04-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781400095391

A radiant reflection of contemporary fiction at its best, The O. Henry Prize Stories 2006 features stories from locales as diverse as Russia, Zimbabwe, and the rural American South. Series editor Laura Furman considered thousands of stories in hundreds of literary magazines before selecting the winners, which are accompanied here by short essays from each of the three eminent jurors on his or her favorite story, as well as observations from all twenty prize winners on what inspired them. Ranging in tone from arch humor to self-deluding obsessiveness to fairy-tale ingenuousness, these stories are a treasury of potential classics. From the Trade Paperback edition.