“The author’s writing propels the reader forward in a gripping tale from start to finish. Although, Ann and Patrick’s story is at the forefront, other characters such as Malcolm, are equally interesting. Readers who are not bothered by the sexual explicitness of modern romance writing and who enjoy a historical setting combined with a touch of fantasy should find Walters’ book well worth reading.” —Reviewed by John E. Roper, US Review of Books “Traveling back in time to find everlasting love is a fairly well-used plot device in the romance genre. Several things stand out in Believe that make it different from other time travel romance books including the manner in which Ann travels back.” —Review by San Francisco Book Review “The element of a sociopathic stalker adds a level of mystery and suspense, as well as provides a catalyst to advance the romance between Ann and Patrick. Believe is a good historical romance with a bit of fantasy and suspense thrown in, and will appeal to traditionalists of the romance genre.” — San Francisco Book Review The moment Ann Roberts —a divorced mother of two grown children—spots the decrepit-looking bookstore, her life is turned upside down. Having a kinship with the past and unable to deny the allure of an antique bookstore, Ann ventures inside. She feels compelled to purchase an old album—titled Lady O’Neil’s Memoirs—that coincidentally carries her great-grandmother’s surname and chronicles the history of a prominent English family in the nineteenth century. Soon, her nights become haunted with dreams of the handsome man, Patrick O’Neil, pictured in the book. Their love is tested as they attempt to outwit fate that threatens to return Ann to the twentieth-first century.
The story left me ready for more adventures with all the characters. I look forward to the next book from this author! - Kelly Stuhr, Senior Des Moines Police Officer Walters plot is replete with a colorful cast, a combination of foils and a tight handful of antagonists. Unique to Walters third person narrative is the way she weaves in comedy and a bit of romance in the midst of a dark plot. - Anita Lock, Pacific Book Review Brett OShea is a young street cop in Des Moines trying to make detective. He works by the book and doesnt believe in hocus pocus. Until a ghost named, Al, visits Brett claiming that hes been sent to help Brett solve a series of murders, including the 1933 murder of Bretts great-grandfather, who was also a detective. The mischievous Al appears to be more of a pain than help for Brett. The pair quickly discover that the killer has supernatural abilities and their investigation takes off on a supernatural rollercoaster. Bretts problems mount when an attractive female reporter suspects that Brett is hiding something and begins her own investigation. Brett and Al must figure out how to work together in order to catch the killer before loved ones die.
Jan Walters has a family with five generations of men serving in law enforcement dating back to the late 1800s. Growing up, her grandmother told her stories about the police force, which became the foundation for the 'Ghost and a Cop' series. A horror film, Voodun, based on Hazzard Avenue, was completed in 2023. Jan has also written and produced a horror film, Lost Lake, in the summer of 2023. The release of these two files is expected to be in 2024. To learn more about Jan and her books and films, visit her website at https://janwalters.store.
Detective Brett O’Shea just discovered something about himself—something that could be the death of him. For three years, Brett has hunted and killed supernatural monsters that are the basis of nightmares. He thinks he has seen it all. This case will test Brett’s resolve and his ability to overcome a great loss. When a friend brings an Egyptian exhibit to the Des Moines Art Center, the terror begins. Brett and his ghostly partner, Michael, are hunted by a mummy whose intent on gaining immortality. The mummy overwhelms Brett and his coworkers with his knowledge of ancient magical spells once known only to pharaohs. Brett and his team frantically try to crack a mysterious book of spells in order to beat the mummy at his own game. Will they find the right spell before someone else close to Brett dies? 328
Provides a comprehensive treatment of the achievements of the school of the Dutch Golden Age. The volume is the catalogue for an exhibition at the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco; the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore; and the National Gallery, London, (May-July 1998).
* First book to provide comprehensive, deeply practical coverage on all major new SS2005 features. • Lead author (Tom Rizzo) is a key member of the SQL Server team at Microsoft and a respected author and blogger. • Gets the DBA and developer up and running with SS2005 in the fastest possible time. • The facts, not the evangelism.
A lighthearted manual for getting through each day with humor and giddiness. It is a delightful look at some of our minor, daily irritants that includes marriage, motherhood, football reruns of highlights of last year’s game and the men we love who watch them… again and again. The book is filled with astounding anti-diet/anti-exercise advice in the chapter “How I turned flab into dollars.” While Jan was jogging she thought she heard applause. Regretfully it was simply her thighs hitting together. She was paid extremely well to leave the neighborhood. Franchise anyone? There are time management tips “If you do not polish silver for six years it begins to look like pewter. Pewter is nice!” This joyful philosopher notices most human absurdities, ponders, reflects and then answers such questions as “Can we really leave nagging to strangers? Why is it that for every light on Broadway there is a runny nose? She agrees with Hemingway that though the sun also rises, it also fades the drapes. This witty book will have you shaking with glee (67 calories expended) as you realize the stuff that really annoys you can be thought about in a more amusing, tolerable and weight losing manner.
This well written, captivating tale takes the reader seven centuries into the future to the planet known as Sarnia. Located at the junction of the Orion and Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, Sarnia is also near the junction of three space faring empires. Previous events have left Terrans living on the planet dealing with life amongst six other intelligent races. For Sarnia host's three intelligent indigenous species, who are unwillingly sharing their native world with two other species imprisoned there, while being administered by another alien species that has been hired by yet another, Sarnia's current rulers, alien species. For those interested in plot, the Planet Sarnia series has a large, multi-threaded plot that plays out over the entire nine book series. The storytelling is very good, with the tale freely flowing from section to section, in a very readable and entertaining manner. What happened to the Terrans living on Sarnia? Please visit the Planet Sarnia website for more information.
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