A Prince of Bohemia

By :"Honore de Balzac"

Published on 2014-07-01 by The Floating Press

Category :"Fiction"

This short vignette from Honore de Balzac, a key figure in French realism, is a story within a story. The narrator, Nathan, regales a pair of aristocratic ladies with stories about the Rusticoli family and its most prominent member, La Palferine. At first, his audience is unappreciative, but over time, they become wrapped up in the multi-generational saga.

A Prince of Bohemia

Lenght : 50

Language : en

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A Prince of Bohemia

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To Catch A Dream

By :"Mary Wood"

Published on 2015-05-21 by Pan Macmillan

Category :"Fiction"

The stunning first instalment in The Breckton Novels, To Catch a Dream by Mary Wood tells the tragic tale of Bridie O'Hara, as she struggles to overcome her misfortune. Can she follow her dreams when she has lost everything? Young Bridie O'Hara is torn away from her native Ireland by her father - a freedom fighter, turned traitor - when he has to flee the wrath of the republicans. Violated by those who should protect her and betrayed by her dashing gypsy lover Seamus Finney, she struggles to find her way in Victorian England. Will Hadler is a kind, hard-working miner, whose love for Bridie knows no bounds. He rescues her from a life on the streets and offers her the chance of happiness, but the demons inside her never give her peace. When Will takes Bridie to Breckton in Yorkshire, she meets and befriends the young Issy. A strong young woman, she triumphs over adversity, but her quest to save Bridie, and Bridie's daughter Bridget from the consequences of her mother's actions, proves a step too far.

To Catch A Dream

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To Catch A Dream

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To Catch a Prince

By :"Gillian McKnight"

Published on 2010-05-11 by Simon and Schuster

Category :"Juvenile Fiction"

Helene Masterson and Alexis Worth are stepsisters and best friends. When Helene lands a summer internship in London, Alexis tags along. To make their summer more interesting, the girls make a bet that one of them must hook Prince William by the end of the summer. When the girls meet Simon and Lazlo, they find their perfect matches, but will the boys get discouraged with the girls' royal distraction? In The Frog Prince, Helene and Alexis are off to Paris after Helene's estranged father invites her to stay for the summer. Helene and Alexis set out to catch the prince of Paris, chasing him all over town, but what if he turns out to be a toad? Now both novels are available in one bind up just in time for a Royal Wedding!

To Catch a Prince

Lenght : 240

Language : en

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To Catch a Prince

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Long Live the Knife

By :"Olivia Fortune"

Published on 2012-10-23 by Olivia Fortune

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Long Live the Knife

Lenght : 304

Language : en

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Long Live the Knife

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Chasing Vermeer

By :"Blue Balliett"

Published on 2012-12-01 by Scholastic Inc.

Category :"Juvenile Fiction"

This bewitching first novel is a puzzle, wrapped in a mystery, disguised as an adventure, and delivered as a work of art. When a book of unexplainable occurences brings Petra and Calder together, strange things start to happen: Seemingly unrelated events connect; an eccentric old woman seeks their company; an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal, where no one is spared from suspicion. As Petra and Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth, they must draw on their powers of intuition, their problem solving skills, and their knowledge of Vermeer. Can they decipher a crime that has stumped even the FBI?

Chasing Vermeer

Lenght : 304

Language : en

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Chasing Vermeer

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All the Missing Girls

By :"Megan Miranda"

Published on 2016-06-28 by Simon and Schuster

Category :"Fiction"

Ten years after leaving Cooley Ridge, Nicolette Farrell returns to care for her ailing father. A decade ago, she, her brother Daniel, her boyfriend Tyler, and Corinne's boyfriend Jackson were suspects when Corinne--Nic's best friend-- disappeared without a trace. Within days of Nic's return, they are plunged into a shocking drama when Nic's neighbor Annaleise, who is dating Tyler and was the group's alibi ten years previously, goes missing. Told backwards from the time Annaleise disappears, the book follows Nic as she works to unravel the truth and, in the process, reveals shocking realities about her friends, her family, and what really happened to Corinne that night ten years ago.

All the Missing Girls

Lenght : 384

Language : en

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All the Missing Girls

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Gone Girl

By :"Gillian Flynn"

Published on 2014-08-26 by Broadway Books

Category :"Fiction"

When a woman goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, her diary reveals hidden turmoil in her marriage, while her husband, desperate to clear himself of suspicion, realizes that something more disturbing than murder may have occurred.

Gone Girl

Lenght : 560

Language : en

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Gone Girl

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Lord Fear

By :"Lucas Mann"

Published on 2015-05-12 by Vintage

Category :"Biography & Autobiography"

Lucas Mann was only thirteen years old when his brother Josh—charismatic and ambitious, funny and sadistic, violent and vulnerable—died of a heroin overdose. Although his brief life is ultimately unknowable, Josh is both a presence and an absence in the author’s life that will not remain unclaimed. As Josh’s story is told in kaleidoscopic shards of memories assembled from interviews with his friends and family, as well as from the raw material of his journals, a revealing, startling portrait unfolds. At the same time, Mann pulls back to examine his own complicated feelings and motives for recovering memories of his brother’s life, searching for a balance between the tension of inevitability and the what ifs that beg to be asked. Through his investigation, Mann also comes to redefine his own place in a family whose narrative is bisected by the tragic loss. Unstinting in its honesty, captivating in its form, and profound in its conclusions, Lord Fear more than confirms the promise of Mann’s earlier book, Class A; with it, he is poised to enter the ranks of the best young writers of his generation. From the Hardcover edition.

Lord Fear

Lenght : 224

Language : en

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Lord Fear

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The Brothers Karamazov

By :"Fyodor Dostoyevsky"

Published on 1922 by

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The Brothers Karamazov

Lenght : 838

Language : en

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The Brothers Karamazov

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Flowers in the Attic: A Stage Play

By :"V.C. Andrews"

Published on 2014-10-28 by Simon and Schuster

Category :"Drama"

The only official stage play of V.C. Andrews’s enduring classic of forbidden love—adapted by Andrew Neiderman (The Devil’s Advocate). Experience in this new format the original story that captured the world’s imagination and earned V.C. Andrews a fiercely devoted readership. At the top of the stairs there are four secrets hidden. Blond, beautiful, innocent, and struggling to stay alive . . . They were a perfect family, golden and carefree—until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. Kept on the top floor of their grandmotherds vast mansion, their loving mother assures them it will be just for a little while. But as brutal days swell into agonizing months and years, Cathy, Chris, and twins Cory and Carrie, realize their survival is at the mercy of their cruel and superstitious grandmother . . . and this cramped and helpless world may be the only one they ever know. Book One of the Dollanganger series, the sequels include Petals in the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and Garden of Shadows. Then experience the attic from Christopher’s point of view in Christopher’s Diary: Secrets of Foxworth and Christopher’s Diary: Echoes of Dollanganger.

Flowers in the Attic: A Stage Play

Lenght : 80

Language : en

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Flowers in the Attic: A Stage Play

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Designing the Earth Anew Together

By :"Jan Hearthstone"

Published on 2013-03-17 by Jan Hearthstone

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Designing the Earth Anew Together

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Designing the Earth Anew Together

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Hearthstone: Ten tips, hints,

By :"Akyuz Master"

Published on 101-01-01 by dadaş .lrtd

Category :

Blizzard's Hearthstone has quietly — or perhaps not so quietly — taken the gaming world by storm. The free-to-play title combines everything great about skill-based card games with gameplay as addicting as the company's MMOs, and it's been a blast to get acquainted with. Like many of Blizzard's other titles, to excel at Hearthstone you need good gear (in this case, cards), smart strategy, and some time on your hands to put it all together. Here are some of my favorite tips, tricks, and strategic suggestions to get you on track to battling like a pro. The Mage is the default starter class in Hearthstone for a reason: The deck's core cards are pretty well-rounded and the class's play mechanics are easy to get the hang of. If you've played a Blizzard game previously, you may be tempted to switch away from the mage as soon as you unlock your desired class, but wait. It'll be easier to go through the first set of Normal practice challenges if you focus on one class and one deck throughout. On that note, it's easier when you're first starting out to do your practice challenges in order, from top to bottom — you can theoretically unlock a Paladin, Rogue, or Warlock immediately after unlocking the Mage, but it'll be a very tough match for you, and without the Mage's full card deck you'll be likely to fall.

Hearthstone: Ten tips, hints,

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Language : en

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Hearthstone: Ten tips, hints,

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Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

By :"Jen Campbell"

Published on 2012-04-05 by Constable

Category :"Fiction"

'Can books conduct electricity?' 'My children are just climbing your bookshelves: that's ok... isn't it?' A John Cleese Twitter question ['What is your pet peeve?'], first sparked the \

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

Lenght : 160

Language : en

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Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

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Destiny

By :"T. D. Jakes"

Published on 2015-08-04 by Hachette UK

Category :"Religion"

Remember feeling a pull, sensing a divine guide that was leading you to the right place or person? DESTINY, that inner compass, directs you to fulfillment of your highest purpose. When you reflect on your life, you may be amazed that your greatest moments resulted from circumstances that you did not control or initiate. You were destined! Stepping into your destiny means fulfilling the role you were created to play in life. You thrive and find the great elixir of contentment when you have the courage to pursue your true purpose. Life offers more when destiny is our focus! Our divine purpose maneuvers us past challenges, pains, and shortcuts and even what appears on the surface to be failure. On deeper reflection, we understand them as catalysts that shift us toward authentic self-identity, greater exposure, and bold life adventures. Whether you are just starting out, starting over, or wondering if there is greater success than what you've already accomplished, now is the time to reset your inner compass. Clear your path of distractions and disruptions. Correct places where you have veered off course. Get unstuck. Embrace your God-given purpose and, with this revelatory guide from T.D. Jakes, dare to pursue the unseen order in your life circumstances that is your DESTINY.

Destiny

Lenght : 256

Language : en

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Destiny

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Saint Maybe

By :"Anne Tyler"

Published on 2016-05-26 by Random House

Category :"Fiction"

When eighteen-year-old Ian Bedloe pricks the bubble of his family's optimistic self-deception, his brother Danny drives into a wall, his sister-in-law falls apart, and his parents age before his eyes. Consumed by guilt Ian finds the hope of forgiveness at the Church of the Second Chance, and leaves college to cope with the three children he has inherited and his own embarrassing religion. Twenty years on, Ian's prospects of a second chance are receding fast when, out of the heart of the domesticity that has engulfed him, strides a new figure who will bring him new life. OVER A MILLION ANNE TYLER BOOKS SOLD ‘She’s changed my perception on life’ Anna Chancellor ‘One of my favourite authors ’ Liane Moriarty ‘She spins gold' Elizabeth Buchan ‘Anne Tyler has no peer’ Anita Shreve ‘My favourite writer, and the best line-and-length novelist in the world’ Nick Hornby ‘A masterly author’ Sebastian Faulks ‘Tyler is not merely good, she is wickedly good’ John Updike ‘I love Anne Tyler’ Anita Brookner ‘Her fiction has strength of vision, originality, freshness, unconquerable humour’ Eudora Welty

Saint Maybe

Lenght : 352

Language : en

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Saint Maybe

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A Spool of Blue Thread

By :"Anne Tyler"

Published on 2015-02-10 by Bond Street Books

Category :"Fiction"

From the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author--now in the fiftieth year of her remarkable career--a brilliantly observed, joyful and wrenching, funny and true new novel that reveals, as only she can, the very nature of a family's life. \

A Spool of Blue Thread

Lenght : 304

Language : en

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A Spool of Blue Thread

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The Hunter

By :"Monica McCarty"

Published on 2013-06-25 by Ballantine Books

Category :"Fiction"

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY RT BOOK REVIEWS The war for Scotland’s freedom continues as King Robert the Bruce battles on. At his command is an elite army of trained warriors, soldiers dedicated to their king, their country—and to the remarkable women they love. Prized for his unbeatable tracking skills, Ewen “Hunter” Lamont accepts a dangerous assignment: locate a missing undercover courier. But this is no ordinary target. Ewen has met his prey before as “Sister Genna,” a fiery, forbidden woman forever etched in his memory after one stolen, sinful kiss. Now that he knows her real identity, he’s more determined than ever to keep her safe. But without the protection of the veil between them, fighting the allure of the beautiful lass may be the toughest battle this extraordinary warrior has ever faced. After her ill-fated attempt three years ago to rescue her twin sister, Janet of Mar has found salvation acting as a royal messenger—until she surrenders to a darkly handsome warrior whose rough, sensual kisses stir feelings the woman in her can’t deny. But when betrayal leads to danger, and a crucial communiqué is put in jeopardy, Janet has no choice but to put her faith in the hunter who can find anything—perhaps even her heart. Praise for The Hunter “[Monica] McCarty breathes life into her memorable characters as they face dangerous adventures. The fresh plots, infused with romance and passion, are also brimming with history and drama. She’s outdone herself with this fiery story of a forbidden love. What a fantastic addition to the series!”—RT Book Reviews “McCarty creates an enjoyable romance with torrid chemistry, appealing characters, and believable historical situations.”—Publishers Weekly “The Hunter is another strong addition to an excellent ongoing series about the lives and loves of the Highland Guards. . . . The research of the time period is very well done, and with an earnestly believable personal story woven in seamlessly. This is another highly enjoyable action-filled read for fans of the series, but can easily be read standalone.”—Fresh Fiction “McCarty is keeping her Highland Guard series fresh, with spectacularly riveting plots and fabulously romantic couples. . . . McCarty is a master at writing Highlander romance. . . . If you’ve not read this series yet, then I strongly suggest that you do. The Hunter is a must read for all historical romance readers.”—Night Owl Reviews “The adventures of the Highland Guard never disappoint in providing excitement and political intrigue in this series. The historical aspects of the era are finely woven into the wonderful storytelling. . . . But, the romance is the real jewel this time and made The Hunter a truly exceptional story.”—The Book Nympho Praise for Monica McCarty “Monica McCarty is a master of blending fact and fiction.”—Romance Junkies From the Paperback edition.

The Hunter

Lenght : 400

Language : en

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The Hunter

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The Recruit

By :"Monica McCarty"

Published on 2012-10-30 by Ballantine Books

Category :"Fiction"

RITA Finalist for Historical Romance Scotland’s King Robert the Bruce is retaking his kingdom from the invading English. To win, he’ll need all the grit and courage of his elite band of warriors, the Highland Guard, men who fight without fear and love without limits. Fiery, aggressive, and bold, Kenneth Sutherland is a true champion—skilled with any weapon and driven to win. Now Kenneth is ready for his greatest challenge: joining Robert the Bruce’s secret army to fight among the elite. Kenneth’s best chance to attain that honor is by winning the Highland Games. Focused and prepared for victory, he is caught off guard by a lovely wisp of a woman—and a stolen moment of wicked seduction. Her innocent arousal and her shameless hunger fire his blood. He will win his place in the guard—and in Mary of Mar’s bed. The ruggedly handsome hero-in-the-making stirs a heart that should know better. Mary vows that her surrender will be sport only—no promises, no heartbreak, just one night of incredible passion. Nothing, she swears, will persuade her to give up her hard-wrought independence and put her fate in the hands of another powerful man. But with every gentle touch and heart-pounding kiss, Kenneth makes her want more. Now Mary wants his heart. But is this determined champion willing to surrender everything for love? From the Paperback edition.

The Recruit

Lenght : 432

Language : en

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The Recruit

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Dodger

By :"Terry Pratchett"

Published on 2012-09-13 by Random House

Category :"Juvenile Fiction"

Dodger is a tosher – a sewer scavenger living in the squalor of Dickensian London. Everyone who is nobody knows Dodger. Anyone who is anybody doesn’t. But when he rescues a young girl from a beating, suddenly everybody wants to know him. And Dodger’s tale of skulduggery, dark plans and even darker deeds begins . . .

Dodger

Lenght : 416

Language : en

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Dodger

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I Adored a Lord

By :"Katharine Ashe"

Published on 2014-07-29 by Harper Collins

Category :"Fiction"

Three very different sisters beguile society with their beauty and charm, but only one of them must fulfill a prophecy: marry a prince. Who is the mystery Prince Charming, and which sister will be his bride? All that clever, passionate Ravenna Caulfield wants is to stay far away from high society's mean girls. All that handsome, heroic Lord Vitor Courtenay wants is to dash from dangerous adventure to adventure. Now, snowbound in a castle with a bevy of the ton's scheming maidens all competing for a prince's hand in marriage, Ravenna's worst nightmare has come true. Now, playing babysitter to his spoiled prince of a half-brother and potential brides, Vitor is champing at the bit to be gone. When a stolen kiss in a stable leads to a corpse in a suit of armor, a canine kidnapping, and any number of scandalous liaisons, Ravenna and Vitor find themselves wrapped in a mystery they're perfectly paired to solve. But as for the mysteries of love and sex, Vitor's not about to let Ravenna escape until he's gotten what he desires . . .

I Adored a Lord

Lenght : 384

Language : en

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I Adored a Lord

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The False Prince

By :"Jennifer A. Nielsen"

Published on 2012-04-01 by Scholastic Inc.

Category :"Juvenile Fiction"

The False Prince is the thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end. In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword's point -- he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well. As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together. An extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

The False Prince

Lenght : 352

Language : en

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The False Prince

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Edge of the Knife

By :"Mara Lee"

Published on 2006-06-05 by Liquid Silver Books

Category :"Fiction"

Dark creatures rule the night. But darker creatures still, stalk them. Callista is one such stalker. She is ‘Petite Mort’ she is The Slayer that the creatures of the night fear ... that they try to kill. But now, cut off from her team, and having just lost her beloved younger sister, her fury knows no bounds. And where once she was dangerous ... she is now lethal. Callista is on a mission. She must locate and destroy the one responsible for her sister’s death, Lord Halifax, the leader of vampires in her city. During the course of her mission she receives help from a very handsome, strange and mysterious man, a man that has her body singing and her steel nerves weakening. However, Callista, who has never relied on anyone, and who feels more comfortable with her daggers and steel, than in silk, does not know how to deal with weak nerves. And would rather fight to the death, than admit she may be capable of love ... of being loved. And when one fights the creatures of the night ... one does not have time for love. Or does one?

Edge of the Knife

Lenght : 211

Language : en

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Edge of the Knife

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Slip of the Knife

By :"Denise Mina"

Published on 2008-02-13 by Little, Brown

Category :"Fiction"

A brilliant new thriller featuring Paddy Meehan, one of the most praised heroines since Temperance Brennan, from \

Slip of the Knife

Lenght : 352

Language : en

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Slip of the Knife

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The Gospel of the Knife

By :"Will Shetterly"

Published on 2007-07-10 by Macmillan

Category :"Fiction"

His early teen years in the 1960s fraught with the period's interplay of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll, Christopher Nix is invited by a mysterious benefactor to attend an exclusive private school, where he discovers his hidden supernatural destiny. 15,000 first printing.

The Gospel of the Knife

Lenght : 319

Language : en

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The Gospel of the Knife

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The Knife

By :"Ross Ritchell"

Published on 2016-02-02 by Blue Rider Press

Category :"Fiction"

It's hot and getting hotter this summer in Afghanipakiraqistan - the preferred name for the ambiguous stretch of the world where the U.S. Special Forces operate with little outside attention. Team Leader Dutch Shaw is missing his late grandmother, but there's no time to mourn. After two helicopters in a sister squadron are shot down, Shaw and his team know that they're going to be spun up and sent back in, deep into insurgent territory, where a mysterious new organization called Al Ayeelaa has been attracting high-value targets from across the region.

The Knife

Lenght : 251

Language : en

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The Knife

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