Most people are happy to spend their four weeks annual holiday relaxing by the sea, but not Jason Toll. So strap yourself in readers, because Toll is going to take you on the journey of a lifetime in his book, Moscow Bound. This autobiographical account, accompanied with photos, follows Jason Toll, a young Australian surfing nomad, as he backpacks through some of the most captivating and extreme locations on the planet. A luckless traveller, Jason's journey begins in war-torn Kosovo, but when he suspects that he is the target of a kidnap plot, he flees on an exciting expedition across both Eastern and Western Europe. Along the way, he traces his family heritage to the death camp of Auschwitz; he loses his passport in the Arctic; he nearly drowns whilst surfing in Morocco; he survives a night on a frozen Siberian lake in a self-made igloo; plus he experiences many other thrilling events. The journey culminates in Moscow, under a veil of illegitimate employment and gorgeous women, but not before the Russian secret service arrest Jason for spying. From Paris to Amsterdam; Kosovo to Warsaw; Stockholm to The Arctic; Siberia to Moscow; this is a trip like no other. Moscow Bound will absorb readers until the captivating end unfolds.
After surviving an attack from an otherworldly creature and escaping the evil plans of a corrupt policeman, LJ Mohr and his mother Tiffany relocate to a new city in search of peace and a new start. But LJ fears the worst is still to come and he can’t convince Tiffany otherwise. Even with all that has happened, she still wants them to move on with their lives and ignore the blatant signs that a greater evil is headed their way. With LJ’s father not in the picture and him meeting an enigmatic girl that knows more about him than she should, LJ is faced with having to discover what about him is attracting the strange happenings he has dealt with. Tiffany won’t reveal anything about her previous life to LJ, and with his father gone LJ must try as best he can to make his mother see they are not safe anywhere they go. LJ is connected to plans far bigger than him and the powers that be will stop at nothing to acquire what they need to lay the world to ruins which includes killing LJ in the process. Time is running out and as it all comes to a critical mass, LJ will find out even he is more than he thought he was.
From the gleeful heights of energy so intense that you have to take notes to follow your own thoughts to the dark depths of depression that robs you of all motivation and will to continue, bipolar disorder can take a heavy toll. Author Jason Taff writes about his first experiences with this disorder in this book, Bipolar Life: a Journey with God. Jason was young when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He was known for soaring moods and fantastic plans as well as a quick temper and brooding depressions. When his mother was at a loss for what to do next, he was taken to a doctor. Getting to know himself better was half the battle. As he learned more about his illness, he found ways to function and to have a relatively normal life. Follow along as Jason gives insight, wisdom, and advice into the Bipolar Life. If you or a loved one suffers from the disorder, you'll learn how to better cope with its daily struggles, stick through the depression, and persevere past the highs. If you're just interested in learning more about the disorder, Jason Taff gladly dispels tragic stereotypes and explains the real reasons behind bipolar behavior.
The Cooper River Bridge opened in 1929, and for the first time connected Charleston directly to the north. This volume is a complete history of the bridge, exploring how early 20th-century Charleston helped shape the bridge, and how the bridge subsequently shaped the city.
Collects Doctor Strange (2015) #1-10 And Doctor Strange: Last Days Of Magic #1. Only Doctor Strange can protect our world from the darkness beyond — but every spell he casts comes at a cost! Now witness the full toll taken on Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme as the good Doctor wakes up somewhere very odd, nearly naked, sans spellbooks and weapons and with no memory of how he got there…or why all the monsters are chasing him! And as a new visitor to the Sanctum Sanctorum learns that one wrong door can lead to oblivion, a magic circle of Strange’s friends and allies is about to face its greatest threat! Dark forces are destroying everything mystical in the Multiverse, and their sights are set on this dimension. The Empirikul are coming. Magic’s days are numbered. And Doctor Strange is not ready!
Suicides, hangings, shootings, car accidents, drownings, cliff falls, electrocutions … Detective Peter Seymour has seen every type of death imaginable in his time in the NSW Coroner’s Court and, after many years in law enforcement, the tragedies are beginning to take their toll. Dealing with death day in day out becomes too much for Seymour and this seasoned veteran starts to grapple with overwhelming feelings of fear and doubt. He decides to return to the police force hoping the operational work might offer some reprieve. Fate would have it otherwise as he is thrust straight back into an intense murder investigation. One Friday night in the year 2000, Nick Hanes is heading home after a night out with his mates. Barely two-hundred and fifty metres from his home, he is set upon by two men. Bashed, beaten then murdered, Hanes dies after a senseless and random attack. Seymour is called to the St Mary’s crime scene. He examines the body and discovers that there are very few clues, no leads and no witnesses. As the case unravels it takes every bit of his experience, tenacity and determination to not only discover the identity of the perpetrators but to also deal with his own demons that are beginning to spiral out of control. Shattered Lives tells the true story of two men embarking on dangerous paths. One man finds himself the victim of a violent crime, the other searching for justice for the dead man’s family as he struggles with his own battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the result of a life spent giving his all for others. Both paths are intertwined, and there is no turning back.
THE 13th TOLL of TWELVE DARK CHIMESThe Norwell family has just moved from New York City to New Orleans, Louisiana, after a brutal attack and constant stalking in their hometown. They buy a home in New Orleans that comes with an ancient, dark secret. There is also something very strange about Danny Ludwig, the Real Estate Agent that sold them the old house.After they are settled in, they begin to receive strange phone calls every night at the stroke of midnight. Unexplainable noises begin to occur, along with eerie feelings, accusations and voices. Items begin to vanish from right under their noses. Strange eyes have been watching the Norwell family from the moment they moved into the dream abode... "The 13th Toll of Twelve Dark Chimes is Appealing to a variety of audiences; Drama, Paranormal, True Crime, and domestic situations..."-The Novel Agency"The 13th Toll of Twelve Dark Chimes is Excellently written"-Hellfire Publishing"Jason Hughes writes with a true penchant for the lovely grim and beautifully brutal. The 13th Toll of Twelve Dark Chimes is haunting high tension that grabs you quick and fierce." -Jonathan Moon, Author of HEINOUS and Stories To Poke Your Eyes Out To
Downers are often unwittingly abused by those trying to alleviate anxiety or sleeplessness. They also act as a gateway drug, leading to the abuse of more harmful narcotics such as heroin, cocaine, and crack. Readers get a full-color introduction to the frightening and unvarnished reality of such a seemingly harmless substance. Disgusting images show the physical effects on the body, and graphic text describes the emotional toll on addicts who thought they would never become addicted.
She was there, and then she wasn't. And sometimes that's all it takes. Finding what it takes to keep moving forward, however, is a far more challenging trial-certainly one greater than any man deserves-and reaching it will cause more pain than any one girl ever could. It demands that he look upon himself in the most vulnerable way possible: honestly. No excuses, no facades, and nothing left to hide. And nowhere left to hide it. Just a broken boy standing naked before himself, one who must ask of his own heart to relive his time with her and answer only one question: how could such a friendship crumble apart until there's nothing left but that which won't die? Part cathartic self-therapy, part tender tribute, and with just a hint of what some may consider wisdom, Aid in Recovery is everything that is hidden within the answer. It is anger. It is fear. It is regret. But buried somewhere far deeper is a truth that can only become known once all the other shit has taken its toll, and even then, it's still one that must be accepted by he who is faced with it. Moving on is not just a journey; it's also a choice.
Taking photos of their brand new vehicles. Gerald’s memory card was out of memory. Going inside to get another card. His day drastically changes the moment he walks back outside. Follow Gerald on a day he will never forget.
The Norwell family has just moved from New York City to New Orleans, Louisiana, after a brutal attack and constant stalking in their hometown. They buy a home in New Orleans that comes with an ancient, dark secret. There is also something very strange about Danny Ludwig, the Real Estate Agent that sold them the old house. After they are settled in, they begin to receive strange phone calls every night at the stroke of midnight. Unexplainable noises begin to occur, along with eerie feelings, accusations and voices. Items begin to vanish from right under their noses. Strange eyes have been watching the Norwell family from the moment they moved into the dream abode."The 13th Toll of Twelve Dark Chimes is Appealing to a variety of audiences; Drama, Paranormal, True Crime, and domestic situations..."-The Novel Agency"The 13th Toll of Twelve Dark Chimes is Excellently written"-Hellfire Publishing"Jason Hughes writes with a true penchant for the lovely grim and beautifully brutal. The 13th Toll of Twelve Dark Chimes is haunting high tension that grabs you quick and fierce." -Jonathan Moon, Author of HEINOUS and Stories To Poke Your Eyes Out To
Detective Peter Seymour has seen every type of death imaginable in his time in the NSW Coroner’s Court and, after many years in law enforcement, the tragedies are beginning to take their toll. Dealing with death day in day out becomes too much for Seymour and this seasoned veteran starts to grapple with overwhelming feelings of fear and doubt. He decides to return to the police force hoping the operational work might offer some reprieve. Fate would have it otherwise as he is thrust straight back into an intense murder investigation. One Friday night in the year 2000, Nick Hanes is heading home after a night out with his mates. Barely two-hundred and fifty metres from his home, he is set upon by two men. Bashed, beaten then murdered, Hanes dies after a senseless and random attack. Seymour is called to the St Mary’s crime scene. He examines the body and discovers that there a very few clues and no leads, no witnesses. As the case unravels takes every bit of his experience, tenacity and determination to not only discover the identity of the perpetrators but to also deal with his own demons that are beginning to spiral out of control. Deadly Paths tells the true story of two men embarking on dangerous paths. One man finds himself the victim of a violent crime, the other searching for justice for the dead man’s family as he struggles with his own battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the result of a life spent give his all for others. Both paths are intertwined, and there is no turning back.
Ingenious tickling machines, one hundred point bucks, knife fights at class reunions, death metal bands having deep philosophy discussions, law-breaking poster tricks, a blues guitarist meeting Eric Clapton in the form of Barack Obama, flying quad-runners, world record back busters, 'That Man is a Sinner' by Jason Earls has it all.
Ex-cop Cameron Caldwell swears he'll never work for a police department again. But, after getting a DUI in his police cruiser it isn't really an issue. The real issue now is staying alive. Cameron knows secrets that could cost him his life and flees to what he hopes is a quiet mountain retreat. Launching a detective agency in the town of Miner's Bluff, he unknowingly stumbles into a world of murder, moonshine, shifty characters, and even deeper secrets. But the biggest secret belongs to him. It's the cornerstone of all his troubles. Cam can look into another's eyes and see their darkest sin-their most evil act. And it's beginning to take a toll on his sanity. The murder investigations of his past and present collide as Cam tries to keep his life from unraveling and his eyes from tearing him apart.
The year is 1984. Carl is a teenager in a Chicago suburb. He’s lived in the same neighborhood his entire life. He has turned to a life of petty crime to help his parents pay the bills. He goes to parties with friends. He has a girlfriend with a wild streak. And he only has one adult he really trusts, the owner of a local mechanic’s shop, Slim. After being talked into breaking into a hotel and stealing a briefcase, his friend is shot, and Carl finds himself traveling down an unfamiliar path. He turns to Slim, who has a side business stripping stolen cars and shipping parts out all over the country. To help save Carl’s life, Slim sends Carl and his acquaintance Rick on a delivery out of town. As the two travel, they come across bikers who have deep secrets hidden in their hideout, a group of mysterious men acting as guards, mercenaries, rich folks having an elegant party, a group of terrorists, and a girl who doesn’t quite fit in. And who is the pale, blond man from the hotel where the failed theft took place. And what does he have in common with Rick? Having rarely left the safe confines of his Chicago neighborhood, Carl is tasked with abandoning the delivery and going into hiding for the rest of his life... or seeing the delivery through to the end. Will he complete it successfully? Will the leader of an organized crime outfit catch up to him? Or will things that go bump in the night end his terrifying journey before he can get back home to his family?
Nathan Black is a bright but solitary young man. Bank teller by day, he takes long drives into the country during sleepless nights, plotting for a master plan, a get rich quick scheme. When one literally falls across his lap, however, Nathan realizes he is in for more than he ever bargained for, and that too succeed, he'll have to make the ultimate sacrifice of all. Will Nathan have the stamina, the courage, the willpower to pull it off? Read Night Driving and cheer for him as the pieces come together...or maybe cringe as they fall apart.
The brutal murder of a Baron in the provinces punctuates the bitter rivalry between two royal houses. While this kind of small-scale conflict isn't uncommon amongst the male-driven rural estates, the fact that one of the Lords is an Islander (Black) while the other is a Continental (White) adds a racial dimension which concerns the Queen and the Royal Congress of Ladies who represent these houses in the Capital City. Intendant Jacob Guimard is dispatched to the countryside to investigate the Baron's murder. As an officer of the Judiciary, one of the few positions of power still available to men in the Sanctum, he is sworn to celibacy and well-versed in the forensic arts, literally. Basing all their criminal and martial training in the humanities, the Judiciary actually trains its officers to analyze crime scenes like paintings and to read people like books. Even after Guimard's arrival the death toll continues to rise. Just as disturbingly, his young partner, Adjutant Eli Brook, begins a perilous fall into a forbidden romance with a young Lady-in-training. Matters spin out of control and Guimard is greatly troubled to learn that his assignment to the case may have been no accident. As he uncovers more and more disturbing details, he also learns what a vital role he himself plays in this recent turmoil and how little in this rural province is what it appears to be...
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