Some secrets are kept to protect the people we love.Some secrets are kept because the truth would burn everything down.It begins with a discovery: a diary and a wedding photo, found glued to the bottom of a cabinet drawer. When young Danny asks her Auntie about them, Auntie answers: "This book is the story of an Indian boy who dared to do what one Caucasian girl's father deemed unforgivable." And then she begins to tell the truth she has kept for over sixty years.Set between 1883 and 1951, The Tattered Black Book is the story of Charlotte Wickham — daughter of a powerful attorney — and Tey Aihamson, the Lenape Indian boy she meets in grade school and falls in love with. When they run off...

What if the collapse of a nation didn’t begin with bombs or invasion… but with economic pressure, cyber warfare, political manipulation, and the slow erosion of trust?True North: The Complete Trilogy is a gripping political thriller series that imagines a chillingly plausible near future in which Canada becomes the target of a coordinated campaign designed to weaken its sovereignty from within.As cyberattacks cripple infrastructure, foreign influence spreads through political and economic systems, and fear reshapes everyday life, ordinary Canadians are forced to confront extraordinary choices. Some collaborate. Some resist. Some simply try to survive.Spanning all three novels — A Natio...

IfLife was a person, it would be half beautiful and half ugly. Two faces is what Life presents. Joy and pain in 3-D! In life , you will win and lose . You will stand and fall. You will also laugh and cry. BUT DO NOT FOLD ! DO NOT QUIT!

Based on a true story of the kidnapping and attempted murder of the author’s sister at age eight, this captivating memoir shows the healing power of nature and a story that gives us a sense of belonging to the universe. Combines lyrical writing with inspiring personal narrative in an innovative weaving of powerful writing. 

It is 1992 and banks are merging at an astonishing rate, but none of them are being held accountable. Teddy DeMarco, a banker with a conscience, strives to hold his financial institution to a higher standard. Indeed, First Northeastern Bank (1NEB) must atone for years of redlining and racial bias in its mortgage lending. Thus Teddy negotiates agreements with two activist groups that champion fair mortgage lending practices for African Americans. But sinister forces, both internal and external, arise to block Teddy's efforts and make his life miserable as the bank’s in-house politician.This novel—both funny and keenly serious—is filled with characters who are true believers. It delves u...

In a story arc covering two centuries of biological discovery, a biochemist and immunologist with 38 years of experience developing cutting-edge cancer medicines tells the fascinating origin story of today's astonishing new drugs that are changing the paradigm of cancer medicine. Whereas highly toxic treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation have long been the mainstays of cancer medicine, we have entered a new era in which more effective and less toxic immunotherapies and precision targeted drugs are becoming increasingly available, thereby improving both the duration and quality of life for cancer sufferers. What makes this book special is its insider perspective: Dr.Kelner explai...

Behind the beaches and bachata, the Dominican Republic hides stories no tourist brochure will tell. Within these pages, a fisherman vanishes on the high seas, a sanky-panky lover plays a deadly game, an inheritance tied to colonial gold sparks bloodshed, and a banker’s golf cart becomes his coffin.

From Puerto Plata’s quiet streets to the depths of the jungle, from rum-soaked fiestas to elite resorts, every tale ends with a twist — because in the Caribbean, murder wears many masks.

Caribbean Murders is a chilling collection of contemporary crime stories that proves: in paradise, the deadliest currents run unseen.

Six UCLA students - Alec Garcia, Jack Priest, Damien Jones, Amara Jackson, Jasmine Valenzuela, and Casey Chang - escape to a secluded cabin in the Alps for a winter break getaway. They’re hoping for peace, snow, and a break from their hectic college lives. But their trip takes a sinister turn when they encounter eerie signs of something lurking in the mountains - something not human. As they dig into the area's dark past, they uncover disturbing disappearances that occurred just before their arrival. What began as a relaxing retreat is now a fight for survival. Trapped and hunted, they must solve the mystery before this winter break becomes their last.

Thief of Dreams by Jerry Payne is a crime thriller that takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of the protagonist, Kyle Stone. Set in the vibrant and tumultuous city of San Francisco in the 1980s, the novel is based on the author's own experiences and offers a unique and fresh perspective on the genre. The story follows Kyle as he navigates the challenges of building a financial empire, but every time he faces a setback, he is mysteriously saved by a guardian angel or higher power, leaving him and the reader wondering about the identity and motive of this mysterious savior. The novel is expertly crafted and offers a perfect balance of mystery, intrigue and action. ...

#1 Amazon Best Seller for several weeks      A painfully accurate description of the life of a combat infantryman serving in the jungles of Vietnam.    For those who never served, it’s an eye-opener. For those who did, it serves as a reminder of that life long ago.    "Cherries" presents an unvarnished account, and upon completion, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the trials these young men faced throughout the year.     It's a narrative that grips the reader throughout.     In 1970, John Kowalski was among many young, inexperienced soldiers sent to Vietnam to fight in a war that was already controversial...

I was hit by a car and killed! Thankfully death wasn't terminal and as the years passed in this new life, I was able to write a book, "Flight of a Lifetime" – updated to this new version. This amazing, inspiring, autobiographical story about #life #death #resurrection #horses #hope may not change the world, but it may make people's perception of the world change. It will make you cry, but also make you laugh - often at the same time; I wrote about my death and made it funny! If enough people in the world read it, we may all end up getting along and stop fighting… A book to end all wars? If nothing else, anyone reading it will see the world in a new light.

In 1967, fifteen-year-old Ronald Schulz packed his bag, left a note on his dresser, and walked away from everything he knew–Family, friends, home, and life as he knew it.Teenage Runaway–a gripping true story of rebellion, survival, and the desperate search for identity during one of America’s most explosive decades. Faced with bullies, broken family dynamics, and a school system that crushes individuality, Schulz chose the open road over obedience–and found a world far more dangerous and transformative than imaginable.Raw, honest, and unforgettable, this memoir captures the spirit of a lost generation–and the high cost of finding your own way.Teenage Runaway doesn’t just tell a s...