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The jakarta pandemic by steven konkoly6/29/2023 ![]() ![]() I found certain segments to be uncomfortably realistic, at times creepy in the way you could feel things closing in around the family." - Amazon reviewer ![]() "The tension builds as difficult choices are made, when no good options seem to be available. I could hardly put The Jakarta Pandemic down until I finished it." - Amazon reviewer "It delivers a vicious punch of violence and heroism for the reader to endure and admire. As hostility and mistrust engulfs his idyllic Maine neighborhood, Alex quickly realizes that the H16N1 virus will be the least of his problems. Schools close, grocery stores empty, fuel deliveries stop, hospitals start turning away the sick.riots engulf the cities. The unstoppable H16N1 virus rapidly spreads across the United States, stretching the fragile bonds of society to the breaking point. With his family and home prepared to endure an extended period of seclusion, Alex thinks he's ready for the pandemic. ![]() Most ignore the warning signs.Īlex Fletcher, Iraq War veteran, has read the signs for years. "The Jakarta Pandemic is a terrifying, cautionary thriller that explores the depths of human desperation and its unremitting influence on our decisions.”Ĭases of a highly lethal virus appear in major cities around the globe. ![]() Six of crows special edition6/29/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() But for every bloody exchange there are pages of crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. “There's conflict between morality and amorality and an appetite for sometimes grimace-inducing violence that recalls the Game of Thrones series. “ Six of Crows one of those all-too-rare, unputdownable books that keeps your eyes glued to the page and your brain scrambling to figure out what’s going to happen next.” –Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra “ Six of Crows is a twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from the beginning to end.” – New York Times-bestselling author Holly Black Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo returns to the breathtaking world of the Grishaverse in this unforgettable tale about the opportunity―and the adventure―of a lifetime. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction―if they don't kill each other first. But he can't pull it off alone.Ī sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.Ī Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.Ī thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. ![]() Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price―and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series!Įnter the Grishaverse with the #1 New York Times–bestselling Six of Crows. ![]() Deep fathom by james rollins6/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.This tale of the destruction of the earth and under water was a fun listen" Being certified scuba divers, we loved anything dealing with being underwater. This was the second book my late husband and I listened to on our last trip together. Rollin's early books, it shows his ability to depict action, story telling, characters, and trills he is perfecting with each books he writes. Part Michael Crichton, part Douglas Preston, part Indiana Jones, yet completely, exhilaratingly Rollins, Deep Fathom is an undersea roller coaster ride that never slows down from the first page through the explosive climax. The acclaimed creator of Sigma Force seamlessly combines action, science, lore, and breathtaking suspense in this classic tale of a lost civilization and a wondrous journey to a beguiling world beneath the sea. ![]() ![]() “James Rollins knows adventure.” - Chicago Sun TimesĪ sensational early work from “one of the most inventive storytellers writing today” (Lincoln Child)-the third pulse-pounding adventure novel from perennial New York Times bestselling thrill-master James Rollins- Deep Fathom is an extraordinary story of desperate survival and mysterious discoveries. “ will make your toes curl and your free hand clutch the armchair as you speed through the pages.” - Tampa Tribune ![]() The kiss of deception hardcover6/29/2023 ![]() A thoroughly engrossing read-I couldn't put it down!” - Robin LaFevers, New York Times–bestselling author of Grave Mercy and Dark Triumph ![]() Full of lush writing and rich, complex characters, readers will quickly become enmeshed in the intricate web of lies that have been woven into the very fabric of the kingdom itself. “ The Kiss of Deception is a deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one-no one-is quite what they seem. This is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year!” - Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Immortals ![]() “ The Kiss of Deception has it all-beautiful writing, heart-pounding suspense, a fiery princess, and an epic romance that'll make you swoon. ![]() “After her strong Jenna Fox series, Pearson adeptly switches gears here from science fiction to fantasy, but her ability to write a romance featuring complex characters and a strong plot remains constant.” - The Horn Book Fans of the Game of Thrones series will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world.” - VOYA “In The Kiss of Deception, a new realm is masterfully created, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. ![]() Anna zaires hold me read online6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() Dark & violent tale of high school grad being held captive by ruthless alpha, Julian! Also, please visit her husband and collaborator, Dima Zales, at and check out their fantasy & science fiction books. She loves hearing from her readers, so please don't hesitate to contact her through her website or connect with her on Facebook, where she hangs out way too often. In addition to reading and writing, Anna enjoys drinking tea (coconut oolong, anyone?), watching addictive TV shows, and discussing book ideas during long walks with her amazing husband. Every book Anna writes is a product of their unique collaborative process. ![]() In 2013, she became a full-time author, pursuing her lifelong dream of writing romance novels.ĭima Zales is the love of her life and a huge inspiration in all aspects of her writing. Currently residing in Florida, Anna is happily married to Dima Zales (a science fiction and fantasy author) and closely collaborates with him on all their works.Īfter graduating from the University of Chicago with a degree in Economics, Anna spent eight years on Wall Street analyzing stocks and writing research reports. Since then, she has always lived partially in a fantasy world where the only limits were those of her imagination. She wrote her first story shortly thereafter. Anna Zaires fell in love with books at the age of five, when her grandmother taught her to read. ![]() Blood and Honor by Chelle Ang6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() The motto of the Wagner Group is "Blood, Honor, Homeland, Courage". ![]() The motto has also been used, in modified form, by followers of Golden Dawn party in Greece. Blood and Honour is an international network of neo-Nazi musical groups. The motto has been used in translation by several different neo-Nazi organisations. According to a judgement of the Federal Court of Justice in 2009, the use of the English translation "Blood and Honour" is not subject to legal penalty. Ruzek goes undercover to work for their business and as he gets closer to Samantha, chilling information about her father, Richard, comes to light. In Germany, the use of this slogan is legally considered to be a use of a symbol of an unconstitutional organization, and is subject to legal penalty. 1 s10e15 - Blood and Honor Tran script detail When a family is poisoned in their home, the team discovers a connection to the Becks. The motto was also embossed in the belt buckle of the Hitler Youth uniform, and between 19 it was also engraved on the blade of the Hitler Youth's pocketknife. "Blood and Honor" was the title of a songbook. Many Germans knew the terms in this combination that was used by the Hitler Youth. Four of the collected essays of Rosenberg published between 19 dealt with this concept. Through Rosenberg's Myth, these terms found an entry into the thinking of the Hitler Youth. The terms "Blood and Honor" were constitutive concepts of the "Nordic-German Racial Spirit" to Alfred Rosenberg, who developed them in his work The Myth of the 20th Century. Blut und Ehre (English: "Blood and Honor") was a Nazi political slogan that was used by the Hitler Youth, among others. ![]() Magic steals ilona andrews6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But what they find may just be the end of them-an enemy whose skill in the dark arts is matched only by their willingness to kill anyone in their way. When Dali is approached by a desperate woman whose grandmother has vanished, Jim is concerned enough to help investigate. When magic strikes and Atlanta goes to pieces, its a job for Kate Daniels. His only soft spot is for the petite Dali, whose kindness he calls upon when he is injured. Series list: Kate Daniels (21 Books) by Ilona Andrews. A jaguar shifter, he’s been tasked with keeping Atlanta’s Cat Clan in line, which he does with swift and lethal force when necessary. Jim Shrapshire is an original, hardcore badass. She dislikes the violence and bloodshed that are a way of life for most of her kind, even going so far as to become a vegetarian. Shapeshifting tigress Dali Harimau may be a powerful healer and magic user, but she’s far from what might be called “normal”. #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews once again pulls readers into the dark and dangerous world of the Kate Daniels novels in this reader favorite, previously published in the anthology Night Shift. ![]() Carl sagan book the demon haunted world6/28/2023 ![]() Presented as a collection of essays The Demon-Haunted World can be read in a linear fashion, or you can select specific chapters as each is broadly self contained. When information is controlled and a population lacks critical thinking it becomes "unable to distinguish between what feels good and what’s true". A quarter of a century ago, he predicted the rise of misinformation, fake news and alternative facts. Published in 1995 Sagan’s concerns regarding the coming century have proven sadly accurate. ![]() He even goes so far as to argue that it is patriotic to ask questions and that any person, institution or organisation that avoids such scrutiny should be deemed suspect. If something cannot be effectively measured, tested or verified we should be deeply sceptical of it. By this he means questioning ideas critically and requiring evidence based arguments. ![]() In his book, The Demon-Haunted World, Carl Sagan strongly advocates that adopting a scientific approach to thinking is essential in a modern democracy. ![]() There are no quick fixes for issues such as climate change or nuclear proliferation and anyone trying to sell you one is either a charlatan or a fool. Thus any potential solutions will be equally complex and subtle. The problems that beset the modern world are complicated and nuanced. ![]() “For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” ![]() Jose saramago book6/28/2023 ![]() His work is politically astute, imaginative and outspoken, and full of rage at social injustice, systemic idiocy and state repression. ![]() ![]() I think there’s a couple of reasons for that. Sketched out pretty much just like that in the blurb – a dynasty, the land, the sweep of a century – I expected something akin to The Grapes of Wrath, but Steinbeck doesn’t need to worry: Raised from the Ground failed to move or even particularly engage me. The family’s story tracks the story of Portugal’s political turmoil through the twentieth century – the coming of the Republic, the dictator Salazar, the awakening of the Communist movement – as the trickle-down effects of regime and policy changes alter the lives of the farm labourers that populate the latifundio. Set in the Portuguese province of Alentejo, on a vast agricultural estate known as the latifundio, Raised from the Ground follows the fortunes (misfortunes) of the Mau Tempo (Bad Weather) family, from the feckless patriarch, Domingos and his suffering wife, Sara da Conceição, to their agitator son, João, and his children and grandchildren. If you know your Saramago, you’ll be in familiar territory if not, expect politics, a scathing, self-conscious and omniscient narrator, and some very, very long sentences. The latest posthumous English-language Saramago release is an early work, Raised from the Ground, originally released in Portuguese in 1980 and now newly translated and hard-backed. ![]() |