In the fall of 1969 in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, a poor backwoods farmer and his wife were brutally shot and killed by four drunken hunters, along with their three dogs, a horse and two fawns. The farmer's two young sons managed to escape but were unable to identify the killers. Now decades later, the murders of the Pender family remain unsolved. In Townsend, Tennessee, in Blount County, someone has decided to take revenge.
The third book in the Smoky Mountains Murders Series picks up with another murder. After nearly two years and ten murders, the people of Townsend, Tennessee are still plagued with unanswered questions and hidden secrets. Who killed Luke Pardee? What happened to Russell Pearl's body? Where is Ruby Jean Stroud? Why is Dana Beth so unnerved? When will peace return to Blount County?
Ambition - Wealth - Greed - Power Truths turning to lies, father against son, friends becoming enemies, predator turning into prey and the circle continues. In her fifth novel, Marlene Mitchell calls upon her cynical side to create a suspenseful novel involving the world of big business and insurmountable wealth. Like quicksand, the corruption of money sucks even the innocent into its depths. Pitting man against the largest and one of the smartest animals on the planet makes for an interesting turn of events as you follow the journey of Jakuta, a bull elephant who is the ultimate prey.
In the mid-1800s Mississippi was one of the richest states in the union. The wealthy plantations owners enjoyed an opulent life during this golden age of prosperity. The Vine family owned one of these vast plantations. Hundreds of acres of lush cotton plants covered their property and was home to over three hundred slaves. When Evan Vine's father dies suddenly, he is summoned home from France to manage Vine Manor: a task that he does not relish. It is only when he meets Mary Elizabeth Cates that his life changes forever. She returns his love and accepts his proposal of marriage. As a wedding gift, he presents her with a magnificent summer home called Magnolia. Mary Elizabeth begins the legacy of women who inhabit Magnolia. In this novel, written in a unique style, you will meet and explore the lives of Mary Elizabeth Vine, her daughter; Hallie Vine Simmons, and granddaughters; Mary and Lydia. You will meet the prostitutes who come to Magnolia to seek refuge and the black slave women who have endured the wrath of their masters. Their compelling story will endear itself to you in the detailed profile of the women. Witness the early years when life is good, only to change at a moment's notice by an outbreak of cholera or a slave uprising. There are the middle years when the Civil War tears apart the South leaving tragedy and desolation in its path. Finally . . . the restoration when everyone attempts to find a new life . . . a new life at Magnolia.
When Kate McGovern reads the journals written by her distant ancestor, Katherine Collins, her life changes forever. Kate is introduced to Clayton McAllen, a collector of Irish artifacts. Clayton knows more about the history of Kate's family than she does, which makes Kate curious to delve into the life of Katherine. Katherine's journal begins when she is forced into a loveless marriage to avoid disgracing her family. Forced to leave her home, Katherine takes her two most prized possessions with her; a small portrait painted by her former lover and an emerald necklace given to her by her mother. Katherine becomes an obedient wife to Darrogh Ryan and a mother to his young sons. When the potato famine strikes Ireland, the family moves to America. Katherine is besieged with new challenges and inscrutable dangers as the family struggles to find their way to the gold fields in California. When Kate finishes the journals a new mystery is before her. Where is Katherine's necklace and why is Clayton so interested in finding it? Marlene Mitchell has created a book within a book with compelling characters and a story that spans two continents and years of history.
Meet the Chester County Boys, a defunct western band who have been playing at the Double L for over fifteen years. Merle, is the oldest and the one with the most sense, his brother, Cletus, is a wanna-be Elvis, Quaid, a childlike man, loves his music, Randy, the youngest, loves women and drugs and Jack, the ominous keyboard player is the stranger to everyone. Carly Boon is on the run from a bad relationship. She is hired as a waitress at the Double L Bar in Lubbock, Texas. To save her job, Carly agrees to sing with the band on open-mike night. Her velvet voice convinces the band that they still might have a chance at fame. Some of the members decide that nothing will stand in the way of thier last chance. Boarding the big, blue bus for the trip from Lubbock to The grand Old Opry, this dark comedy takes the reader through twists and turns in a tale of music, murder and mayhem.
The third book in the Smoky Mountains Murders Series picks up with another murder. After nearly two years and ten murders, the people of Townsend, Tennessee are still plagued with unanswered questions and hidden secrets. Who killed Luke Pardee? What happened to Russell Pearl's body? Where is Ruby Jean Stroud? Why is Dana Beth so unnerved? When will peace return to Blount County?
Deep in the hollows of Appalachia, in the shadow of Big Black Mountain, there used to be a coal-mining town called Bent Creek. When the workers went on strike and the mine closed the town disappeared leaving behind the families whose lives depended on the mine for their meager living. They were the poorest of the poor. Rachael Riley was one of six children born to Ida Mae and Roy Riley living in a tumbled-down shack on the edge of Bent Creek. Roy was a coal miner all his life. When the mine closed his life came to a halt. Rachael didn't know how or when she was going to leave Bent Creek, but she knew in her heart that someday she would escape her life of poverty. Forced to work for an unsavory character named Nevers Bains changes Rachael's life forever. A twist of fate lands her in the midst of a scheme that will help her make enough money to leave Bent Creek and start a new life. Will be brave enough to step up to the challenge? Filled with page after page of the daily struggles of the Riley family where the moonshine jug is a household staple and two meals a day is a luxury, Bent Creek is a rousing and fast paced read.
This riveting story carries the reader through three generations and three sales. You can sell off your possessions, but the Franklin and Holloway families come to realize that it is the people you love and who love you that are important. Meet Henry Franklin, a deceitful, self-centered man, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. It is his greed that almost destroys his family and ultimately leads to the first yard sale. As the story unfolds, you will come to love the wit and humor of LouJean, and the caring nature of Anna, whose dedication to her husband and family create a need for a yard sale. Colleen is the third generation forced to make the ultimate decision to sell off all of her possessions. Along the way, you will encounter an array of interesting characters that help to enrich the story. Each chapter will bring you closer into their lives and you will remember them long after you read the last page.
LouJean Bailey once again finds herself enmeshed in the lives of her dearest friend, Anna Holloway, and Anna’s family. LouJean buys the bed and breakfast called Ternberry, the home that once belonged to Anna’s ancestors, with the idea of restoring it and making it into a comfortable home for herself. A collection of strange but interesting people descend on Ternberry, invading her privacy and turning her life upside down. This book is a heartwarming amusing story that tugs at your heartstrings and takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions.
Guidebook for collectors of rocks minerals and fossils. Maps, photos, and descriptive text lead collectors to over 100 of the best rockhounding sites in New Mexico.
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