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The first novel in the new unputdownable crime thriller series from Best Selling Author Diane Capri! "Clever premise, unusual story, great new characters. Couldn't put it down. Don't hesitate - you want this book!!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars. Michael Flint promises he can find anyone, anytime, anywhere - dead or alive. Now he's forced to prove it. More than $50 million in mineral royalties are up for grabs. The legal heir has disappeared. Two Texas oil barons, who will stop at nothing to win their bitter rivalry, desperately need to locate her before it's too late. In a hunt stretching from dusty, hot West Texas to snowy Saskatchewan, Flint finds himself caught in the crossfire between dueling tycoons and greedy mercenaries out for their own piece of the pie. On Flint's side? A knack for keeping himself alive, a hard-won moral code, and buried questions about his own family that drive everything he does. With blood-pumping action and adventure, twists and turns pile up until the final nailbiting conclusion as Michael Flint searches for a woman whose very life depends on never being found. What readers are saying about Blood Trails: "Fabulous book. Could not put it down!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "Great fast-paced novel! Has ALL the requirements to keep me seated and reading. Not an easy task! Very well written. An excellent read!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "The best I have read this year!" Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars "Flint is today's James Bond, and I can't wait to see where his adventures will take him next!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "The characters are so real and the story line keeps you in suspense." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars "Outstanding new characters. Intriguing plots that kept me totally involved. Loved Flint and looking forward to more novels involving him and his cohorts. Whole new arena for Diane Capri. Kept me up late at night not wanting to put it down. Recommended!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars "In my little world of mysteries and thrillers, what gives me the greatest joy? Easy: Characters I enjoy reading about and - be still my heart - discovering that I'll be able to read about them again and again as part of a series. So color me delighted to find this book, which introduces "heir hunter" Michael Flint." Net Galley Reviewer, 5 stars "Flint strikes sparks - then fire! The action comes fast and furious. There's great procedural/forensic detail and engaging looks at each character with very well executed and exciting twists and turns, enough to keep things in suspense right up until the final page. Diane has not only given us a truly fascinating novel, she's laid the foundation for an epic new franchise populated with truly memorable characters." Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars Award winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in the Michael Flint, Heir Hunter Thrillers

FBI Special Agents Kim Otto and Carlos Gaspar will wait no longer. They head to Houston to find Susan Duffy, one of Jack Reacher's known associates, determined to get answers. But Duffy's left town, headed for trouble.

The thrilling new unputdownable Michael Flint novel from Best Selling Author Diane Capri! Greta Campbell was lost at sea four years ago. Or was she? "Clever premise, unusual story, great new characters. Couldn't put it down. Don't hesitate - you want this book!!" Hanna Campbell is stunned to see her long dead sister mingling in a crowd on a televised news report. Craving a second chance, Hanna hires Michael Flint, the man who boasts he can find anyone, anywhere, anytime - dead or alive. Flint is off his game and Hanna's sister is no ordinary missing person. When Flint uncovers a series of heinous murders he learns one of the world's most influential men is to blame. But powerful men are dangerous and in his race to save Hanna, Flint must put his whole team in the crosshairs.

The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee Child A wanted man. Wanted...dead. Four men in a van barrel toward Chicago on a crime spree fueled by greed and vengeance. One man driving, another preoccupied with the sophisticated plan. In the back, a new recruit worried and wary, another angry and hot-headed. A day behind them, at a lonely motel in an out of the way New Mexico town, an unthinkable murder brings FBI Special Agent Kim Otto to a dead stop. Soon, Otto realizes the murder is tied to a massive crime wave. Otto and her new partner pursue Reacher's prey to Chicago and reconnect with his old friend. Frances Neagley fills in a few missing pieces and teams up with Otto in a race to stop the killers before a powerful unknown enemy can destroy them all. "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." Lee Child, #1 World Wide Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers including A Wanted Man and The Sentinel.

Quarter Life Crisis dives headfirst into brutally reexamining the period in one's life often plagued by uncertainty, insecurity, and doubt for the future.

This book is about inspiration found while growing up in a Mexican American family. It tells the story of the author who grew up in a caring but crazy family in El Paso Texas.

Timeless photos offer a rare portrait of the jubilant, vibrant, vital, nearly hidden, and now all-but-vanished world of small-town Black rodeos.

An arresting memoir of love and unbending religion, toxicity and disease, and one family's desperate wait for a miracle that never came.

Discover the sizzling new fake-dating romance, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and The Hating Game---Three. Two. One...Romance?Amerie Price is jobless, newly single, and about to be evicted.The last thing she needed was to run into her ex and his new girlfriend at her favourite coffee shop. Panicked, Amerie pretends to be dating the annoyingly sexy man she met. He plays along - for a price.Half the single men in Houston claim to be astronauts, but Vincent Rogers turns out to be the real deal. What started as a one-off lie morphs into a plan: for the three months leading up to his mission, Amerie will play Vincent's doting partner. In exchange, she gets a rent-free room in his house.What Amerie doesn't plan for is Vincent's gravitational pull.While her mind tells her a future with this astronaut is too unpredictable, her heart says he's exactly what she needs. As their time together counts down, Amerie must decide if she'll settle for the safe life - or shoot for the stars.Perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis, The Hating Game and The Spanish Love DeceptionTropes/themes:1. Fake dating2. Forced proximity3. Time-limited romance

Thematically focused analaysis of modern architecture throughout Texas with gorgeous photographs illustrating works by famous and lesser-known architects.

Du hast dich nicht genug gewehrt, Payton.Du hast die Gefahr gesucht.Und du hast sie gefunden.Ich bin Snyper.Ex-Militär, Scharfschütze, jetzt rechte Hand eines Drogenbarons.Menschen wie du kommen nicht zufällig in meine Welt ¿ ihr werdet hergebracht, vom Schicksal oder vielleicht von eurer eigenen dunklen Neugier.Gestern warst du noch naiv, in einer glücklichen Beziehung gefangen.Heute, betrogen und gebrochen, findest du dich sturzbetrunken in meinem Revier wieder.Du suchst Streit mit dem falschen Barkeeper und stürzt dich blindlings in die Arme des Unbekannten.Mich.Du glaubst, du könntest dich aus der Dunkelheit heraushalten, von Männern wie mir fernbleiben.Aber du liegst falsch, Payton.Jetzt, da du hier bist, werde ich dich nicht einfach ziehen lassen.Du bist mehr als nur ein hübsches Gesicht, du bist meine neue Herausforderung.Ich werde dich formen, dich zu meinem Meisterwerk machen.Wenn ich mit dir fertig bin, wird kein Spiegelbild der Welt deine wahre Schönheit erfassen können.Du bist nicht einfach in diese Bar gekommen ¿ du wurdest hergebracht, um deinem Meister zu begegnen.Und das bin ich.Bereit für die Dunkelheit, kleine Miss?In sich abgeschlossener DARK ROMANCE-Einzelband mit Happy End-Garantie!Es werden weitere Romane der Reihe folgen, doch diese handeln von anderen Personen.!Achtung!SNYPER ist eine Neuauflage mit neuem Layout durch die Autorin. Der Inhalt hat sich nicht geändert.Die Folgebände ADLER und CHASE werden ebenfalls ein vollkommen neues Layout erhalten.Die Reihe wird fortgeführt. Geplant sind insgesamt 6 Bände, eventuell auch ein Spin-off.Bitte die Triggerwarnung der Autorin beachten.

An examination of the career of Texas Ranger and immigration official William Hanson illustrating the intersections of corruption, state-building, and racial violence in early twentieth century Texas.

How Rick Perry navigated and shaped Texas politics as the state's longest serving governor.

When a young woman escapes the grasp of a charismatic cult leader, she must choose between the revenge she wants and the redemption she needs.

"Learn to identify mammals in Texas. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Texas Field Guide features all 157 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!"--

"An exploration of 50 best hikes to take kids on in Texas, a part of the larger series 50 Hikes with Kids"--

"Following the footsteps of Timber's Wild L.A., Wild Houston will guide readers through the nature and ecology of America's fourth largest city. Beginning with an overview of the city's natural wonders and ecological hot spots, the book will offer a revealing field guide to Houston's flora and fauna, and finish with a list of fun nature "field trips" in and around their city. The authors will use their expertise as naturalists while also drawing on the knowledge of their colleagues, the ecological experts that call the area home. They'll also underscore the city's conservation efforts and impressive efforts to add greenspace in a bustling urban area. Wild Houston is sure to find a welcome home and enthusiastic audience of families and individuals alike"--

A twisting path through Austin’s underground music scene in the twentieth century’s last decade, narrated by the people who were there.

Unheard Witness foregrounds a young woman’s experience of domestic abuse, resistance, and survival before the mass shooting at the University of Texas at Austin in 1966.

"Just outside of downtown Dallas lies a section of the city called Deep Ellum, where graffiti and murals decorate the walls of trendy shops, loft apartments, restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, and tattoo studios. The area has been home to a remarkable array of businesses, creatives, and artistic practices since its birth 150 years ago as a Black center of business. Because of the area's long association with blues and jazz musicians, Deep Ellum has been shrouded in myth and misconceptions which obscure its actual history. Alan Govenar and Jay Brakefield-using oral histories, old newspapers and photographs, city directories and maps, as well as more traditional public records and secondary sources-reveal another side of Deep Ellum which includes Central Track (formerly called Central Avenue), an area lined with Black-owned businesses which served both Black and white patrons during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. In the Deep Ellum and Central Track areas, African Americans and whites, primarily Eastern European Jews, operated businesses from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, creating a unique social climate where cultural interaction took place. Much of the information in the book is presented through the stories of remarkable individuals, including professionals, pawnbrokers and other merchants, police officers, criminals, and the blues and jazz musicians who had a lasting impact on American popular music"--

Enjoy the fun, ease, and yumminess of making your own tacos and tortillas at home with the Super Easy Tortilla and Taco Cookbook.

Black Rodeo in the Texas Gulf Coast Region: Charcoal in the Ashes provides an in depth sociocultural and historical analysis of the genesis and contemporary state of affairs regarding African American rodeo cowboys in southeast Texas, whose ancestors were instrumental in the development of the most celebrated livestock management industry in the world. The author painstakingly chronicles the origin of the Texas cattle industry from its Mexican roots to Austin's Colony, better known as the George Plantation/Ranch, where African Americans were intimately involved in the livestock management industry since its inception. Although enslaved before, during, and after the Republic of Texas was established, they were early stakeholders in the expansion of the western frontier, and an indispensable source of labor that facilitated the burgeoning cattle industry. Yet, as the author maintains, American history wantonly trivialized, marginalized, and blatantly omitted their contributions. This book sheds light on these early cowboys and their descendants who have participated in America's most prominent prole sport with little to no media exposure. The author dubbed them ';Shadow Riders of the Subterranean Circuit,' and even though American sports are integrated African American rodeo cowboys may be metaphorically seen as bits of charcoal spread among ashes.

This practical travel guide to Texas & the Southwest features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Texas & the Southwest guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Texas & the Southwest easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Texas & the Southwest has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to TEXAS & THE SOUTHWEST covers: Houston, Around Houston, The Gulf Coast, Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley, Austin, The Hill Country, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, The Panhandle, The Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park and around, El Paso. Inside this Texas & the Southwest travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Texas & the Southwest, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Marfa to family activities in child-friendly places, like Big Bend National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Rio Grande Valley. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Texas & the Southwest entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of Texas & the Southwest, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Texas & the Southwest travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for theatre, music, museums and learning about the city's history. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Austin, The Hill Country, San Antonio, Dallas's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Texas & the Southwest, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Texas & the Southwest guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Texas & the Southwest features fascinating insights into Texas & the Southwest, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning The Gulf Coast and the spectacular Davis Mountains. COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Houston, The Panhandle and many more locations in Texas & the Southwest, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Texas & the Southwest allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

- The principals on the project showcase their highly refined work for a Houston-based luxury penthouse, set atop the stunning Arabella building- Writer Saxon Henry provides detailed narratives on each space, including wonderful anecdotes with each of the multitude of artisans and craftspeople commissioned to create tailored pieces for the residence- Scores of makers and artists feature in the book, along with details of the process for designing the interiors, materials chosen, and furniture and art object placement- Includes hundreds of richly detailed, full-color photographs, including lavish gatefolds.This beautifully illustrated large-format monograph reveals how multi-disciplinary architectural firm 212box has crafted a luxurious and bespoke penthouse suite in Houston, Texas. The principals on the project collaborated with more than 50 talented artisans and craftspeople -- from sculptors to cabinet makers to painters and ceramicists, among many others -- to create beautifully designed interiors, including furniture, materials, and art objects. The project illustrates how artisanal elements curated during a collaboration between the firm and the homeowner patrons inherently coalesced into nuanced interiors. Set atop of the stunning Arabella building, overlooking the magnificent Houston skyline, this elegant penthouse includes exquisite materiality, detailing, and craftsmanship, from special sliding doors, a uniquely positioned curiosity cabinet, and stunning objets d'art that are tailored to each room, which all together create wonderful stories that connect the residents with an eye for their own collections, their vision and ambiance for each space, and the energy within their home. Along with presenting the building containing the penthouse and the residence itself, renowned writer and journalist Saxon Henry exquisitely introduces readers to each maker as a character in a story. Each space elicits its own experience.