A reformed smuggler finds himself embroiled in a mind-bending criminal conspiracy in this page-turning debut Pastor Tommy Bosco runs a Winnipeg skid row mission that caters to ex-criminals and ex-addicts trying to make a better life. Sometimes that better life means leaving the city — and the good and bad guys — completely behind. A former smuggler, Bosco can make anyone disappear, faking deaths and extracting people across the Canada-U.S. border. But then his ex shows up, fresh from the murder of a biker-gang boss. She’s got plenty of baggage, including the biker’s cryptic ledger that everyone in Winnipeg’s underworld wants to get their hands on. Bosco finds himself a fugitive at the center of a conspiracy that has him staying far away from the cops, the hired hitmen, and even his dear old dad. Navigating through a harsh Prairie winter, Bosco must help his ex escape without having to make an escape himself.
The prosecutor's confidence in his "rock solid case" was based solely on the narrow perspective of his "expert" witnesses. This was his problem. My confidence in defending Shirley Hickman, a mother accused of murdering her infant daughter, was based on the fact I was a pediatric intensivist and easily found holes in the prosecution's case. However, I had been trans-vivified in the body of Nathan Olsen, a loathsome lawyer who had been murdered. That was my problem.
People die. Secrets don’t. Sam Hutchings was looking for a writing muse. She hoped that the family cabin at Bird Lake would spark her keyboard, a fire that had been smothered by self-loathing, cheap wine, and her daughter Meg’s summer vacation. An innocent stroll down memory lane begins to unravel the story Sam had heard about her father: What did he do for a living? How did he actually die? Those who know the truth are nearer than she imagines, and protecting their secrets is worth killing for. As the old family stories begin to disintegrate, can Sam and Meg figure out the actual story? And can they uncover the dangerous plot by ex-U.S. military men — before it’s too late?
Pastor Tommy Bosco runs a Winnipeg skid row mission that caters to ex-criminals and ex-addicts trying to make a better life. Sometimes that better life means leaving the city - and the good and bad guys - completely behind. A former smuggler, Bosco can make anyone disappear, faking deaths and extracting people across the Canada-U.S. border. But then his ex shows up, fresh from the murder of a biker-gang boss. She's got plenty of baggage, including the biker's cryptic ledger that everyone in Winnipeg's underworld wants to get their hands on. Bosco finds himself a fugitive at the center of a conspiracy that has him staying far away from the cops, the hired hitmen, and even his dear old dad. Navigating through a harsh Prairie winter, Bosco must help his ex escape without having to make an escape himself.
Racing to find a killer before he strikes again, an unlikely investigator is haunted by an even more unlikely source in this gripping crime novel “Clark writes well and has created some amusingly zany characters.” — Publishers Weekly on Clean Sweep It’s the summer of 1985 and mechanic Steve Mahoney is dreaming big about owning his own shop. He’s getting there as slowly as possible, working one night shift at a time for a local towing company. One night, called to retrieve a car from the murky Red River, Mahoney finds the replacement body to his prized but damaged ’67 Camaro. There’s also a body inside the car, handcuffed to the steering wheel. Mahoney’s able to snap the Camaro up cheap at a salvage auction, but once he’s restored the car to its former glory, he discovers that its last driver is standard spectral equipment on his new ride, and she’s not leaving until she finds out who sent her to a watery grave. Mahoney’s Camaro is a gritty, fast-paced crime novel that will appeal to fans of Ron Corbett and Stuart MacBride. Combining expertise in the automotive world and a passion for storytelling, Michael J. Clark delivers an action-packed joyride that will grip you until the last page.
Clark's work is original in that he has inserted himself precisely as a gay scholar in the midst of an ongoing conversation far larger than that of the gay world--including ecofeminism, Judaism, and Native American--and shows especially how queer theory and ecofeminism can illuminate each other. --Richard L. Smith, author of AIDS, Gays and the American Catholic Church (The Pilgrim Press)
Why do worldviews matter? What characterizes a Christian worldview? Part of being a thoughtful Christian means being able to understand and express the Christian worldview as well as developing an awareness of the variety of worldviews. Well organized, clearly written, and featuring aids for learning, this is the essential text for either the classroom or for self-study.
When the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed a continent in 1803 to 1806, they started out in U.S. Army uniforms, which gradually had to be replaced with simple leather garments. For parts of those uniforms, only a single drawing, pattern, or example survives. Historian Moore and artist Haynes have researched archives and museums to locate and verify what the men wore, and Haynes has painted and sketched the clothing in scenes of the trip. Also included are Indian styles the men adopted, and the wardrobes of the Creole interpreters and the French boatmen. Weapons and accessories round out this complete record of what the expedition wore or carried--and why. A great reference for artists, living history performers, museums, and military historians.
Mike details his successful strategies with a day-to-day, effective approach so that any reader can adopt: the efficient, daily workouts designed for lean muscle gain and weight loss; an eating plan of tasty, low-fat recipes supported by nutritional advisor; the mental support needed to obtain a 'Happy-Healthy' lifestyle; and, the tools to continue enjoying a healthy life in the post-40 Days period.
Some friendships are written in the stars. Thirty years after their high school graduation, former best friends, Joe and Chad, accidentally meet again in an Orlando hotel. But there will be nothing accidental about the chain of events which lead the middle-aged pair on the run from gangsters, drug dealers and ambitious cops. Deciding to celebrate their unexpected reunion, Joe and Chad share laughs and nostalgic memories over ice-cold beer but soon the two, feeling low about their less than adolescent appearance, decide to visit a shop specialising in making men look ten years younger. Receiving enthusiastic reviews from their families on their 'renovated' looks, the two push the boundaries and continue drinking at a club. Here begins the set-up of the harmless gents, and they fall into an ever-widening circle of disasters which ensure the men must test themselves... and their friendship. Michael J Clark's novel is a clever mash-up of wistful remembrances of youth and the ultimate road trip. Lurching from one catastrophe to the next, Joe and Chad find about the limits of friendship and themselves. Clark's characters are his strength. If you can go along for the ride, you'll find this a nostalgic paean to the friendships of youth, as pleasurable to remember as a day at Disney World. - Blue Ink Joe and Chad are lovable... the two friends are the main show as they bumble through botched attempts to clear their names and return to normal lives. - Kirkus
Following the events of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel by acclaimed writer Michael J. Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis, comes the long awaited sequel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2! Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero, but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel. And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton! But that will also mean he will have Superman's powers without his conscience, and Kal-El cannot come anywhere near him, even though he has to stop him!
Studying the art writing and critique of the three leading art writers of the latter twentieth century with focus on canonical modern artists, Harris brings the first study of its kind to assess the development of modern art writing.
Leading Lawyers on Understanding Cross-Border Regulations, Developing Client Compliance Programs, and Responding to Government Investigations (Inside the Minds)
Leading Lawyers on Understanding Cross-Border Regulations, Developing Client Compliance Programs, and Responding to Government Investigations (Inside the Minds)
International White Collar Enforcement provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on the trends in white collar crime in global business transactions and the actions being taken to prosecute and prevent these crimes. Featuring partners from some of the nations leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the most common types of white collar compliance and protection issues that American companies may face when doing business abroad and the U.S. laws that guide how these companies must operate in another jurisdiction. Highlighting the challenges of complying with U.S. regulations in countries with conflicting laws, the authors describe the areas and issues that are most often central to international white collar investigations, including trade sanctions, foreign corruption, privacy laws, identity theft, international banking, and money laundering. From helping clients comply with U.S. and international regulations to walking them through the investigation process step by step, these leaders share practical strategies for staying ahead of white collar trends globally, defending against criminal charges, and developing prevention programs. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this complex area of law.
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