"We meet Weldon Holland, first as a young boy, captivated by Bonnie & Clyde, then follow him through the conditions of WWII as he earns a hero's status, including the rescue of a woman from a Nazi death camp. Post-war Weldon and his war buddy commercialize the welding technique that revolutionizes oil drilling in TX, OK and LA. Shakespeare would be envious of the descriptive paragraphs Burke writes as we accompany Weldon from boy, to war hero, to husband. In his evolving story he encounters evil that rivals his horrors of WWII."
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"Need a break from all the murder and mayhem you have been reading lately? Pick up this fun and playful satire about a certain esteemed British literary prize. Here is your ticket to the inner workings of the often snotty and political literary world. Hilarious!" "The PERFECT beach read! Stephanie Plum continues the see-saw decision about Ranger (stud supreme) and Morelli (cop stud supreme) in this fun read. Car fires and apartment fires are nothing new for Stephanie but add in dogs and a very short Randy Biggs as apartment guests; we can say the story is full of interesting characters. As an extra bonus, Grandma Mazur has a bucket list she is determined to complete!" "Solving a 50+ year old case plus new clues that might solve the case of two former partners would be a feather in Carl Mørck + Department Q's hat! If Carl didn't have to contend with his office helpers - or - maybe it is because of them that he might climb out of the basement & Department Q. "Penn Cage is the mayor of Natchez, Mississippi, and life is pretty good for him, his fiancee, and his daughter, until a call from the district attorney sends his world reeling. His father, Tom, a respected and beloved family physician, is accused of murdering Viola Turner, who worked as his nurse during the turbulent 1060s. As Penn tries to save his father, he is forced to confront the brutal and violent past of his hometown during the fight for civil rights. With strong characters and a taut story line that spans 40 years, Iles delivers a blockbuster that will leave readers hungry for the next two installments in what will surely be an epic trilogy." "I think this is Shrene’s best novel so far. Every element from the setting to the characters is expertly tuned to create a compelling story of a woman w/ amnesia in WWI in France. Stella’s journey to find answers about herself illuminate many issues that touch the heart: Family, women, war and love." Winner of 2013 Rea Award for short fiction - More about the Author Here "What was it like to live in the world of Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Herod, and how did the politics (and decadence) of the era impact the Jewish leaders when Jesus the Nazarene walked the earth? "Same town, same lawyer as Grisham's most popular novel - "A Time to Kill." A wealthy man hangs himself and leaves the majority of his wealth to his housekeeper. Question is why? With true Grisham flair of intrigue, conspiracy, suspense, courtroom drama and plot twists, but with the Old Southern ways. You will not be disappointed." "Without a doubt one of the best works of fiction I have had the pleasure of reading. A young boys life is turned upside down after a family tragedy in New York City. The author's stunningly descriptive language makes every line a joy to read as she fleshes out the characters in a way that you feel you know them intimately. 5 STARS!!" |
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