Highway 71
Highway 71

Author: Connor Croft

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013-07-25

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1481776592

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A tongue-in-cheek, bittersweet, dark, comedic drama, Highway 71 describes the life and times of quirky, gay Sean Quigley. His ancestry is briefly sketched, and his childhood finds him intrinsically at odds with the lackluster monotony of his early, rural environment. The story chronicles the demise of a outwardly ideal, yet dysfunctional American family. As Sean's later years are chronicled, the book often resembles a memoir-like collection of short stories. The writing is like a snapshot of the people and places of his era, and his life also functions as a maypole for several adjacent dramas. Highway 71 ventures through alcoholism, anguish, bohemians, cancer, death, dreams, debauchery, grief, perseverance, small town life, senior citizens, surprises, work, and several interesting women, including: a wanton, wealthy, older, alcoholic aunt, a driven, working mother who loses her entire family to death, yet finds a new purpose, and two clever, resourceful, southern women. From a certain angle Highway 71 chronicles over one hundred years in America. Enjoy the book.

Texas
Texas

Author: June Naylor

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2008-11-25

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0762762438

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Aftershock
Aftershock

Author: Adam Hamdy

Publisher: Headline

Published: 2018-11-15

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 1472233549

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FEAR IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON. Adam Hamdy's first PENDULUM novel was called 'one of the best thrillers of the year' by James Pattersonand chosen as a BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick. AFTERSHOCK is the page-turning climax to an explosive series that has gripped fans of Lee Child and Simon Kernick. 'One of the best thriller writers I've read in recent years, Adam's writing is slick and unputdownable' Jenny Blackhurst,#1 eBook bestselling author THEY BELIEVED IT WAS OVER Having survived the lethal Pendulum conspiracy, photographer John Wallace atones for his past mistakes. DI Patrick Bailey clings to the hope that he can, at last, return to a normal life in London. BUT IT'S ONLY JUST BEGINNING FBI investigator Christine Ash - alone and paranoid - hunts down the remaining members of the ruthless Foundation organisation. DARK FORCES ARE RISING AGAIN But when masked assassins strike at the heart of the UK government, a shocking new threat emerges that forces all three to reunite. DEADLIER THAN EVER BEFORE With time running out, they must defeat a lethal new adversary: a manipulative mastermind with sinister powers unlike anything they've seen before. 'Watch out, Jack Reacher and Alex Cross, the new generation is here!' - Crime Time Why readers are raving about AFTERSHOCK: 'Cleverly plotted, excellent characters and a truly terrifying reality made Aftershock a truly gripping read.' *****Goodreads reviewer 'Aftershock was hugely satisfying and an absolute pleasure. Could not have asked for more. Highly recommended.' *****Goodreads reviewer 'A hard hitting action thriller in which the reader can never be sure who will survive or who will be turned...a recommended read' *****Goodreads reviewer Praise for the PENDULUM series: 'I read Pendulum in one gloriously suspenseful weekend. Definitely one of the best thrillers of the year' James Patterson 'So tense, you will be biting your nails long before the final chapter.' The Sun 'A relentless, adrenaline-charged thriller that grips from the first page' Daily Express 'One of the best thriller writers I've read in recent years, Adam's writing is slick and unputdownable, he hooks you in from the first chapter and doesn't let you come up for air.' Jenny Blackhurst,#1 eBook bestselling author

Great Iowa Weekend Adventures
Great Iowa Weekend Adventures

Author: Mike Whye

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781931599030

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Enjoy a getaway trip in Iowa with this guide to over 90 weekend destinations located throughout the state, from rural escapes to urban hot spots, and historical sites, too. The book features Trip Tips'' for each locale, offering advice on everything from lodging and dining to specific suggestions for scenic drives and bike rides.

Heroes of the Uprising
Heroes of the Uprising

Author: Michael keigan

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1468558846

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In 1862, a mere four years after becoming a state, the Dakota Uprising was a watershed event that would affect Minnesota at all levels. The tenacity and stoicism of the settlers and pioneers would be tested; but, so too, the very survival of the Eastern Dakota and their society, all were in the balance. The Dakota Uprising was one of the many chapters in the story of the American Indian wars that occurred across the western United States up into the 1890s. However, the Dakota Uprising was largely overshadowed by a greater conflict that was occurring in the East the Civil War. This book, this story, is an attempt to relay the events surrounding the Uprising before, during, and immediately after. But, the author has tried to shift the focus of the story off of the battles slightly and to highlight the heroes that emerged during the Uprising. The heroes are well represented on both sides settler and native. These heroes in this story, both native and settler, are highlighted because we need to remember their deeds and the effort they put forth in trying to save themselves, their families, and their people. In our modern society, where we spend so much time keeping track of what is going on in exotic places around the globe, we sometimes forget the very important history that occurred right in our own backyards.

Sebastian and Crawford Counties
Sebastian and Crawford Counties

Author: Steven Hanley

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1999-09-15

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439626782

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Sebastian and Crawford Counties are among Arkansass most historic areas with their location on what was once the edge of the frontier. In this book, the authors capture the transition of both the large and the small communities from the 1800s into the middle of the 20th century through historic postcards. With carefully researched interpretation of the images, the book offers a fascinating walk through time along the streets of bustling Fort Smith and Van Buren, tiny hamlets, and even a trip up historic Highway 71 to Mount Gaylor.