It appears that wealthy industrialist Arlis Taylor's plan to develop a geothermal energy plant in the Caribbean has come under attack from an environmental extremist group determined to block the project. He fears for his life but no one will believe him. Arlis's fiancee enlists the help of her long-time friend Clare Roark and her investigative reporter husband Alex to prove Taylor is in danger and to help uncover the plot to sabotage the project. Alex is unsure of Taylor's motives until a friend is nearly killed and husband and wife are drawn into a deadly vortex of betrayal, deception and death.
Financial high-flyer Clare Roark become enmeshed in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game as she helps her former mentor attempt to regain control of his company from a treacherous corporate sharks. At the same time, Alex, her investigative reporter husband, is on the trail of an illicit adoption ring that preys on young homeless girls. The couple's lives become even more complicated when a hideous messenger delivers the first in a series of suggestive gifts form an anonymous admirer intent on having Clare for himself. Both Alex and Clare are tested to their intellectual and physical limits in their driven pursuit for justice and survival. * * * Arre has such an upfront, in-your-face quality to his writing, you can't avoid reading every word as quickly as possible ' The St. Maarten Herald
The tragic death of his wife drives star reporter Michael Carsagian over the edge. Seeking anonymity and a respite from his grief he accepts a job on a low-key newspaper on the tranquil Caribbean island of St. Gregory. Slowly and steadily he continues his slide into an oblivion of alcohol and despair. But two seemingly unconnected deaths provide a final chance of redemption. Spurred on by a rekindled pride and the jibes of his vindictive editor, Michael must cautiously make his way through a minefield of Machiavellian politics, casino double-dealing and the black arts of voodoo to uncover the truth. 'Arre has such an upfront, in your face quality to his writing, you can't avoid reading every word as quickly as possible. . .' The St. Maarten Herald
Former navy explosive expert Peter Carew thought he had put his troubled past behind him and found anonymity and peace on the Caribbean island of St. Gregory. As partner in a successful marine repair operation his life is uncomplicated and trouble-free until the mysterious Albatross slips into the harbour in need of repair. The bellicose Frank Sharp is secretive in the extreme yet has enough money and nerve to get what he wants and he wants his ship back in operation now. While Peter and his crusty partner Mitch Danks pull out all the stops to complete the complicated repairs, a group of modern day pirates have other ideas for the ship and what looks to be valuable cargo. The pirates get more than they bargain for and Peter Carew is pulled into a dangerous game of international intrigue as he tries to rescue his friend from the murderous Sharp only to find he holds yet another man's life in his hands.
Transcending Greatness, “The Experience” Student Edition was written to support the Common Core State Standards and embed the College and Career Readiness Standards. This workbook will encourage reflection and encourage students to increase their chances at GREATNESS. This workbook is designed to be used with the book "Transcending Greatness" by Lawrence Perkins.
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