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Justine Morgan finds herself caught up in her boyfriend's crime and swept into the rabbit hole of the penal system. She discovers that she is not alone and becomes an advocate for her fellow prisoners who have lost all hope of a future. While sitting in a statistics class, Justine Morgan meets a charming young man who makes it a point to show up whenever she is there. A sheltered but privileged girl, Justine becomes enthralled with Carl Davis, a smooth-talking romantic with a troubled past. She falls quickly in love despite her parents' warnings and disapproval. Justine finds herself tangled up in the middle of an armed robbery charge but holds firm to her innocence. She rolls the dice for a jury trial, landing her in the state prison for five years with no chance of parole.
Have you ever wondered what happened to the kid who got bullied at your school?At the twenty-year high school reunion, Caleb Hunt has other things on his mind. The girl of his dreams is approaching with a smile. Unbeknownst to him; a solid foe is lurking in the crowd of alums.Fireworks spark quickly for Caleb and Mars Sundean, and they begin a courtship of true romance. And then Caleb finds a cardboard box on his doorstep. It's addressed to him. When he opens the box and inhales the offensive smell of death, his entire life gets flipped upside down.His best friend's severed head is facing him. A reckless detective interrogates him like a perp. There is a thin line between the demeanor of grief and guilt. Caleb wears that look on his face because Blake is dead and he blames himself. Little does anyone know, a sadistic killer is meticulously acting on a revenge list of bullies who picked on him in high school. The product of abuse, neglect, and violence is three steps ahead of everyone involved. He stalks and taunts his victims, but all he wants in life is to make people suffer. Caleb Hunt better get himself a gun, because his name is on the list and the cops are not on his side.Campanella's Devoid of Light is a reality check to our false sense of security. The author steps down on the gas and keeps the pedal on the floor until the last word.
The Networc strikes back! After being defeated by Simon Kane for the third time, the enigmatic organization launches a surprise attack on him and his allies, and to make matters worse they have kidnapped his girlfriend. Now Simon and his team must journey from the battlefields of Ukraine to the streets of Tokyo to rescue her. However, waiting for him at the end of the journey is his ultimate enemy with plans of his own and an ultimatum....
TRIPTYCH:Homeless Hobos explore the world, discovering their truth.Pettakere:Young lovers, thirty-thousand years ago, paint their hands on the wall of a cave, to petition the Gods to sanction their love.Cirey:The Marquise Emilie du Chatelet and her consort, the playwright Voltaire, create an intellectual utopian island in the heart of France.
Tales of Young Patriots is a collection of twelve exciting short stories for middle or high school social studies students. Whether in a classroom or just casual reading at home, these snapshots of American history help explain how our country was created with the help of young adults. From the ocean passages of the 1600s to our modern desert wars, Young Patriots contains lessons of virtue driven by action.Part I includes another view of the Salem witch trials explaining a mysterious phenomenon. During the War of 1812, a young man dodges the British warships while the Star Spangled Banner is being written, and two boys of different races team up to survive a Civil War battle. Part II illustrates how a U.S. II History class can come alive. Issues arise, and discussions form. From the street urchins of New York at the turn of the century to the homeless hoboes roaming the country during the Depression, we get a close-up of young people from long ago. A long-distance romance during World War II, the protesters of the Vietnam era, and the return of a young warrior from Desert Storm serve to give life to our more recent past. Great for additions to an academic setting, vacation reading, or actual test material with questions and answers included, Tales of Young Patriots will stir the imagination of young adults.
Set against the sweeping backdrop of World War II, young lovers Domenico and Antoinette find a fragile paradise amid the chaos of Milan. From different worlds but bound by passion, they marry and welcome twin sons into a life filled with hope. But their dreams darken as Mussolini allies with Hitler, decreeing that all boys over five must train for Fascist ideals in the brutal "Sons of the Wolf" camps. Defiant and desperate to shield his sons, Domenico sends Antoinette and the twins to the safety of her family in Florence while he joins the Italian Resistance. Yet Florence is no sanctuary. When the Nazis begin a scorched-earth retreat, they destroy the city's historic bridges, leaving Antoinette and the twins trapped in a nightmare of devastation. Racing against time, Domenico makes his way to Florence, determined to rescue his family from the ruins. But as he scours the shattered streets, he fears he may be too late. Will love and courage be enough to reunite them, or has the war stolen their future forever?
Like most little girls, Arabella wants to be a princess. She loves to dress up in her colorful dresses and pretend. But when she picks up a pair of scissors and cuts her own hair, she doesn't feel like a princess anymore. That is until she takes a trip to the mall and learns that you don't have to have long hair to be a princess.
My Purrfect Persian is a literary fairy tale by author Janet Sierzant. The story tells of a show cat that was born with a defect. Gizmo is unloved and ignored until one day, a little girl finds beauty in his homeliness and adopts him.
A story about an Italian-American family, a clash of cultures, forbidden love, and the ensuing consequences.Jeanette and Sonny grew up within a tight-knit Sicilian community in the heart of Brooklyn during the 1940s. Only one year apart, they were inseparable. By the time they were teenagers, their puppy love had fully matured. They kissed under the stars on rooftops and declared their undying love and devotion. However, their families objected to the union. Forced to separate, they found new love interests. Jeanette travels to Sicily and falls in love again. Her life is about to take another turn. Before she leaves Brooklyn, she receives a letter and must make a crucial decision.From a historical perspective, there is a great deal of captivating information. Life for immigrants in Brooklyn during the 1930s and 1940s is depicted. From the fish markets and bakeries to working in Manhattan to day trips to Coney Island to the Catholic Church, an authentic picture is portrayed.Author Janet Sierzant has skillfully crafted a lovely historical account in Brooklyn Love Story. The cultural conflict is powerfully depicted, and it is interesting for readers who enjoy stories with strong cultural commentaries and elaborately developed characters.A gorgeous treat for fans of historical romance with strong female characters.Ronald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Return to Malta is a combination of several trips Anne has taken. Each location visited, has included her personal memories thus making it a memoir as well as a travelogue. While visiting with friends, she has recorded her experiences to Malta not only from her point of view as a native but also from that of ones seeing the country for the first time.
Murder, anger and love lost erupt tragically in a small New England town. A wealthy humanitarian confesses to killing his beloved wife, the mother of their twins, yet refuses to give the motive. Homicide Captain Detective, Ray Polo is furious when the Commissioner of the Boston Police Department directs him to investigate and find the motive when local police fail. Polo doesn't give a damn. The man confessed. As far as the detective is concerned, to hell with the motive, throw the guy in prison and lose the key. Polo discovers the motive--or does he? It no longer matters, as mind-shattering deceit and murders follow.
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