Haunted by the death of her mother and tortured by the secret that died upon her best friend's lips, assistant district attorney Mary Crow is obsessed with finding the man who holds the key to both those tragedies. When her infant goddaughter is kidnapped, Mary knows the hunt she's been dreading has begun. In a lethal game of cat-and-mouse that will take her along the Cherokee Trail of Tears, Mary must save the child of the man she loves while she rips the secrets from the heart of a killer who could be mistaken for the very devil himself. Sallie Bissell, fast distinguishing herself as the Patricia Cornwall of the Appalachian Mountains, delivers a tour de force of relentless suspense and heart-stopping menace that Rendezvous raves "will leave you breathless." From the Paperback edition.
Three women embark on a hellish journey in this electrifying novel of survival and friendship Mary “Killer” Crow, the toughest young Cherokee prosecutor in Georgia, is heading home to North Carolina. There she plans to visit her mother’s grave and hike with her two closest friends on the beautiful yet demanding wilderness trail she loved as a child. But Mary has made a deadly enemy. Her most recent courtroom victory spurs a killer into tracking her through the wild, obsessed with wreaking his vengeance. And he’s not the only predator stalking Mary and her friends through the merciless mountain terrain. Pushed to the limits of their endurance, these three women discover a capacity for loyalty—and for violence—they never dreamed possible. Filled with unexpected twists and gut-wrenching suspense, In the Forest of Harm pulls you through a labyrinth of psychological terror and keeps the thrills coming until the very end. Praise: “A top-notch thriller.”—People “Hair-raising . . . harrowing.”—Publishers Weekly “Bissell tightens the screws slowly and expertly.”—Kirkus Reviews "Bissell masterfully drives the plot with . . . gut-wrenching suspense.”—The Ashenville Citizen-Times
When Assistant District Attorney Mary Crow is called back from Atlanta to her childhood home of Little Jump Off, North Carolina, she discovers that the murder of three federal judges is a matter both professional and personal. Suspecting that the killings are the work of a skilled assassin, Mary and FBI agent Daniel Safer are desperate to protect Judge Irene Hannah, the next suspected target and Mary’s oldest friend and mentor.
Deep snow is perilous. It hides dangers, reveals nothing and strips desires down to the basic. Warmth. Shelter. Survival. A pre-dawn plea for help plunges Mary Crow into a snowy, frigid wilderness where nothing is as it seems.
Three women embark on a hellish journey in this electrifying novel of survival and friendship Mary “Killer” Crow, the toughest young Cherokee prosecutor in Georgia, is heading home to North Carolina. There she plans to visit her mother’s grave and hike with her two closest friends on the beautiful yet demanding wilderness trail she loved as a child. But Mary has made a deadly enemy. Her most recent courtroom victory spurs a killer into tracking her through the wild, obsessed with wreaking his vengeance. And he’s not the only predator stalking Mary and her friends through the merciless mountain terrain. Pushed to the limits of their endurance, these three women discover a capacity for loyalty—and for violence—they never dreamed possible. Filled with unexpected twists and gut-wrenching suspense, In the Forest of Harm pulls you through a labyrinth of psychological terror and keeps the thrills coming until the very end. Praise: “A top-notch thriller.”—People “Hair-raising . . . harrowing.”—Publishers Weekly “Bissell tightens the screws slowly and expertly.”—Kirkus Reviews "Bissell masterfully drives the plot with . . . gut-wrenching suspense.”—The Ashenville Citizen-Times
Whispers abound at the ancient Spanish Oak. To those who know how to listen, it tells secrets of vanquished conquistadors, Cherokee witches, and the long-unsolved murder of ten-year-old Teresa Ewing. Whispers also thrive in the town of Hartsville—rumors that Teresa's killer still walks free. While running for District Attorney, Mary Crow finds the whispers starting to swirl around her. Did one of her friends cover up that twenty-year-old murder? Does her campaign have blood on its hands? As new evidence is discovered, Mary realizes that the only way to save her reputation is to find the true killer and silence the vicious gossip that has trapped so many people in lies. Praise: "The intricate plot, compelling, well-drawn characters...and Southern setting will appeal to readers of Ron Rash and John Hart."—Library Journal "[Bissell's] mysteries are always good company."—Knoxville News Sentinel "The pace was just right, the characters well drawn, and the story was intriguing and interesting."—Suspense Magazine
Recently appointed special prosecutor Mary Crow is sent to Campbell County, North Carolina, to investigate a possible anti-gay conspiracy between a recent murder and a homophobic preacher. But what starts as an effort to curb hate-crimes turns into a nightmare of abuse and abduction. As Mary delves deeper into Campbell County's history, she uncovers menacing information about the infamous Highway 74, where people have either disappeared or been found dead. When she uncovers how it's all connected, Mary is forced into a deadly world of stolen innocence. And she may become the next victim... Praise: "[A] smart and well-paced mystery with a gutsy protagonist and a touch of romance."—Kirkus Reviews
When Assistant District Attorney Mary Crow is called back from Atlanta to her childhood home of Little Jump Off, North Carolina, she discovers that the murder of three federal judges is a matter both professional and personal. Suspecting that the killings are the work of a skilled assassin, Mary and FBI agent Daniel Safer are desperate to protect Judge Irene Hannah, the next suspected target and Mary’s oldest friend and mentor.
Out of the Darkness. Into the Fire . . . Haunted by the death of her mother, assistant district attorney Mary Crow is obsessed with finding the man who holds the key to this tragedy. When that same man kidnaps her infant goddaughter, Mary is certain: the nightmare is beginning again. Following clues left along the Cherokee Trail of Tears, Mary’s only chance to save her goddaughter is to hunt the kidnapper in a lethal game of cat-and-mouse. As lives crack and crumble around her, Mary must face a violent mystery in her family’s past . . . and a killer who could be mistaken for the very devil himself. Call the Devil By His Oldest Name is a tour de force of relentless suspense and heart-stopping menace that will leave you breathless.
Lumumba Lost is the story of Patrice Lumumbas failed attempt to bring the former Belgian Congo into the global market in the immediate post-Independence period, circa 1960. Lumumba, the Congos first Prime Minister, was assassinated as a result of his attempt to freely market the Congos rich mineral wealth. Told in first person by a variety of people involved in Lumumbas power struggle and ultimate demise, Lumumba Lost sheds light on the constraints placed upon African independence leaders by the western corporate world with which they had hoped to trade. While framed as fiction, Lumumba Lost gains its verisimilitude from the authors extensive research into the historical record.
This book focuses on human trafficking and the anti-trafficking movement, particularly as it is expressed in Southeast Asia. The study is based on ethnographic research of the emerging anti-trafficking movement in Singapore, and in-depth interviews and observations with victims of human trafficking and others subject to labour exploitation in Singapore. Research in the book adds to the significant amount of work documenting human trafficking in Asia, by offering a critical academic perspective on the rise of the anti-trafficking movement. Readers will gain an understanding of how anti-trafficking operates as a new social movement and state practice, and how anti-trafficking often sits at odds with the experiences of trafficked and exploited persons themselves.
Recently appointed special prosecutor Mary Crow is sent to Campbell County, North Carolina, to investigate a possible anti-gay conspiracy between a recent murder and a homophobic preacher. But what starts as an effort to curb hate-crimes turns into a nightmare of abuse and abduction. As Mary delves deeper into Campbell County's history, she uncovers menacing information about the infamous Highway 74, where people have either disappeared or been found dead. When she uncovers how it's all connected, Mary is forced into a deadly world of stolen innocence. And she may become the next victim... Praise: "[A] smart and well-paced mystery with a gutsy protagonist and a touch of romance."—Kirkus Reviews
Ex-prosecutor Mary Crow has returned home to Pisgah County, North Carolina, three years after bringing its corrupt sheriff to justice. But the local District Attorney reneges on his promise of a job for her, and the only offer of work comes from a land developer—and former classmate—who seems to have trouble taking no for an answer. For Mary, coming home is supposed to be about renewal, about living the life she wants. She’s come home to reunite with her former lover Johnny Walkingstick . . . and to reconnect with her own past. But the reality of her homecoming takes a much darker turn as she’s plunged into the merciless world of a ruthless predator.
A member of the moneyed Bingham family recounts her family's rise to power over several decades and their subsequent downfall amidst family infighting and rumors of a family murder
When the daughter of North Carolina's former governor is murdered deep in the Appalachian woods and her body mutilated with disturbing symbols, attorney Mary Crow is sought after by the case's prime suspect to help clear his name.
When the daughter of North Carolina's former governor is murdered deep in the Appalachian woods and her body mutilated with disturbing symbols, attorney Mary Crow is sought after by the case's prime suspect to help clear his name.
Ramble through America's rural heartland on winding back roads leading to mom-and-pop markets, roadside fruit stands, steam railways, and an endless variety of out-in-the-country attractions. Each title explores 10 or more meandering weekend tours as authors share their intimate knowledge of people, places, and country life.
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