Month: April 2024

Black Dust

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The Otis Thorne Thriller Series Book 2

by Arla Jones

Genre: Thriller, Suspense

 


Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey through the darkest corridors of power in the Otis Thorne thriller series!

In the second Otis Thorne thriller, a malevolent alliance triggers a global pandemic, forcing Thorne and Noah into a race against time. Can they unravel the sinister plot?


Black Dust

The Otis Thorne Thriller Series Book 2

by Arla Jones

Genre: Thriller, Suspense

An action-packed thriller for fans of Clancy, Thor, and Flynn, Great for readers of political conspiracies and CIA counterterrorism missions.

In the gripping second installment of the Otis Thorne thriller series, the world is thrust into chaos as a malevolent alliance between Russia and North Korea unleashes a deadly biological weapon upon the United States. The insidious plan triggers a devastating global pandemic, pushing Otis Thorne and his trusted ally, Noah, into a perilous race against time. As they unravel the sinister plot, they find out who is behind the deadly biological attack against their country. With lives hanging in the balance and the fate of nations at stake, Thorne and Noah must navigate a treacherous web of deception, danger, and intrigue to uncover the truth and stop the relentless march of the pandemic.

This second book will leave you breathless and wanting more.


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Fathers and Sons

The Otis Thorne Thriller Series Book 1

A High-Stake Conspiracy with Historical Roots. A Sci-Fi Political Thriller. Moral Dilemmas. Infiltration of Trusted Institutions. International Espionage. Blackmail and Personal Stakes. Race Against Time.

In ‘Fathers and Sons,’ a riveting thriller unfolds as a clandestine organization threatens to plunge the United States into chaos by undermining both its political stability and the integrity of President Andrew Burr.

Otis Thorne, a former CIA operative, becomes President Burr’s last hope as he unearths a sinister infiltration of the White House, leaving trust in short supply. With the United Nations General Assembly looming, Thorne races against time to expose the conspiracy, exacerbated by the coercive demand that President Burr deliver a specific pro-Russian speech. The stakes intensify as the blackmailers hold the life of the President’s son in the balance, with a series of demands that trace their origins back to the darkest days of WWII, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union.

Will Thorne untangle the web of deceit in time to save not only the President’s family but the entire nation from an insidious plot decades in the making?


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Enthusiastic about crafting high-octane thrillers packed with action and unexpected plot twists, Arla Jones, blends her personal experiences to create tales that will set your heart pounding. With each keystroke, she conjures compelling characters, some you’ll root for, and others you’ll love to despise. Beyond the keyboard, the author finds solace in gardening and draws inspiration from the vibrant world around her. Immerse yourself in her stories, where danger and desire collide, and be prepared for an unforgettable, exhilarating journey. Brace yourself, dear reader, as Arla Jones is poised to take you on a thrilling ride you won’t easily forget.


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The Gnome and the Science Experiment

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 Illustrator: Angel Neha

Children’s Book

Date Published: March 6, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media


























 

This short story is about Nathan’s adventures during a 5th grade science field trip to the Sunbrook Forest National Park. Nathan is familiar with the park because he and his sister Iris has visited the park before with the encouragement of their mom. Nathan overcomes some anxieties of not liking the subject science, having to buddy with the 5th grade bully, and worrying about other 5th graders, teachers and volunteers might see Gob the gnome and cause problems for Gob and the park. By the end of the science fieldtrip Nathan has built a level of confidence that he could make the best science presentation in his classroom and together with the 5th grade bully develop a monthly ‘Clean the Park’ project where he and his classmates join to clean up the forest. a mother wanting her children to enjoy the outdoors. Nathan meets an interesting park ranger who later become very instrumental in his interest in science, the environment and his future career plan after high school.

Since the 1400s, folklore has described gnomes as guardians of treasure and the protectors of Earth. Gnomes represents stability, growth, and good luck. This is the third book of the six-book series about Gob the gnome. The six books in this series all revolve around a gnome, the protector of a local forest, who becomes friends with Nathan and Iris and helps to educate them on the importance of caring for the environment.

 

About the Author


Marilyn Slaughter is an educator with experience teaching second through fifth grades, middle school science, and social studies. She now spends time authoring books for children and adults for engagement, learning, and entertainment. Marilyn’s first six books are a set with the theme of children, with their families enjoying the outdoors; and with teachers and classmates learning about the environment. The children are introduced to a magical and mythical being in the forest and they work to save the local forest. Her goal is to provide a fun read with an entertaining way for children to learn about science.


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Pandora, Ricordanza

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di Sacha Rosel

 April 3rd 2024 at 6 pm CET

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Il libro

Il primo ministro Devius della provincia autonoma di Sibilla farà approvare una legge che pone limiti alla libertà di parola delle donne, per “sedare l’isteria femminista”. La giovane Pandora, disgustata da un futuro di sottomissione e accondiscendenza al desiderio maschile, fugge da una scuola che la indottrina e da una società che la controlla tramite l’onnipresenza di schermi televisivi e occhi-spia, fugge verso Città Libera. Ha appreso l’esistenza di questa comunità mistica di sole donne, che vivono in armonia, quasi in simbiosi con la foresta, dall’Occhio del Futuro, che da tempo le mostra visioni del passato e dell’avvenire. Nella Foresta delle Idee, la misteriosa Yi Lin è in grado di riportare alla vita con un soffio le antenate, coloro che costruirono nello stesso luogo una civiltà femminile di cui rimangono tombe e statue di dee, e sulle cui vestigia le fuoriuscite da Sibilla intendono costruire una comunità affrancata dall’oppressione che soffoca le donne. Ma Devius non può tollerare che si costruisca un’alternativa al suo potere.

Sacha Rosel

Sacha Rosel ha una laurea summa cum laude in Lingue e Letterature Straniere Europee e una laurea magistrale in Lingue e Civiltà dell’Asia Orientale, si è specializzata in lingua inglese e in lingua cinese con due tesi a tematica letteraria di ispirazione femminista. Ha tradotto diversi romanzi dall’inglese all’italiano e scrive in entrambe queste lingue. Oltre ad avere partecipato a diverse antologie di stampo horror, fantastico e noir, ha pubblicato una raccolta di poesie, Carne e Colore (Noubs, 2008), un romanzo horror di ispirazione cinese, Fiori nell’ombra (Demian, 2012) e il dark fantasy My heart is The Tempest (Vraeyda, 2021), primo volume di una trilogia ispirata a La Tempesta di Shakespeare e alla figura della strega Sycorax. Collabora inoltre con recensioni di libri e film al sito Thriller Magazine.it, al blog Libro Guerriero e alla rivista Leggere Donna. Il suo sito personale (in inglese) è http://www.lunadonna.net.

Icarus

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by K. Ancrum

Genre: YA LGBTQ Contemporary Romance

 

 This suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from.  

Icarus

by K. Ancrum

Genre: YA LGBTQ Contemporary Romance


Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from—think Portrait of a Thief for YA readers.

Icarus Gallagher is a thief. He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father’s impeccable forgeries. For years, one man—the wealthy Mr. Black—has been their target in revenge for his role in the death of Icarus’s mother. To keep their secret, Icarus adheres to his own strict rules to keep people, and feelings, at bay: Don’t let anyone close. Don’t let anyone touch you. And, above all, don’t get caught.

Until one night, he does. Not by Mr. Black but by his mysterious son, Helios, now living under house arrest in the Black mansion. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios bargains for something even more dangerous—a friendship that breaks every single one of Icarus’s rules.

As reluctance and distrust become closeness and something more, they uncover the gilded cage that has trapped both their families for years. One Icarus is determined to escape. But his father’s thirst for revenge shows no sign of fading, and soon it may force Icarus to choose: the escape he’s dreamed of, or the boy he’s come to love. Reaching for both could be his greatest triumph—or it could be his downfall.


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K. Ancrum is an author of award winning contemporary YA notably THE WICKER KING, DARLING and most recently the triple starred ICARUS. K. is a Chicago native passionate about diversity and representation in young adult fiction. She currently writes most of her work in the lush gardens of the Chicago Art Institute.


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A Book Club’s Guide to Murder & Mayhem

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 A Suzie Tuft Mystery Series, Book One

 Cozy Mystery

Date Published: April 2, 2024

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC. 































 

A dead body, a large inheritance from an ex-boyfriend, a scam netting three-quarters of a million dollars, and a love attraction throw Suzie Tuft’s serene writing life into chaos.

Textbook writer, Suzie Tuft, discovers a body near her rural home and learns he was an attorney from the estate of her deceased ex-boyfriend, who bequeathed her a small fortune. Suzie’s life is thrown into chaos when she is threatened by the ex’s crazy live-in girlfriend and his unsavory friends looking to recover nearly a million dollars from a con they executed him.

Fortunately, Suzie has her book club friends to help her unravel the mystery, all while falling in love with the handsome detective who is investigating the murder.

A Book Club’s Guide to Murder & Mayhem is the first book in the Suzie Tuft Mystery series. In it, a textbook writer recruits her book club friends to help her find the killer of the victim she found near her rural home. 


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Arrested A Memoir

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by Countess Ilene Médecin

 

A Memoir of the American First Lady of Nice, France and the French Riviera

Memoir

Date Published: March 17, 2024

Publisher: ‎ BookBaby

 

 

Growing up in Beverly Hills with two famous uncles – a cosmetics magnate and a well-connected mobster – eventually led Ilene Médecin to a romantic and glamorous life as the American First Lady of Nice and the French Riviera. “Arrested” follows Ilene through her marriage to Jacques Médecin, a Medici Count fondly known as “King Jacquou,” who was the last scion of a century old political dynasty. Her unique experience is from the perspective of an American woman living in France, married to a powerful French politician ruling the Côte d’Azur as they shared their social circle with Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Life was extraordinary among royals, celebrities, and politicians. From the enchanted pages of a storybook Camelot, being at the pinnacle of a fantasy existence, only to fall from grace to the depths of a French prison cell. While there were trysts and scandals, nothing prepared Ilene for the demise of a prominent political family and her eventual arrest for her husband’s alleged wrongdoings. As for Jacques, sadly, taking up residence in Uruguay was a puzzling end to a stellar political career.

Neither political exile nor arrest had ever been on Ilene’s bucket list, but she found herself checking them both off. Her late husband, Jacques Médecin, had been Mayor of Nice, President of Alpes-Maritimes (presiding over the Côte d’Azur), French Minister of Tourism, Member of Parliament, and a Medici Count. Rest assured, “King Jacquou” was no ordinary politician as he ruled the expanse of the French Riviera. Curiously, he also gained notoriety being the official reference for proper Salad Niçoise as the published author of a widely acclaimed cookbook, “Cuisine Niçoise, Recipes From A Mediterranean Kitchen.”


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