Motorcycles are mythic, far more than mere transportation, but some are in a class of their own, truly legendary machines. There are the Triumphs: James Dean’s, Marlon Brando’s in The Wild Ones, the one Steve McQueen took over the fence in The Great Escape. There are Evel Knievel’s and Elvis’s Harleys, the Easy Rider Stars ‘n’ Stripes bike, and T. E. Lawrence’s Brough Superior SS100; Von Dutch’s Condor, Craig Vetter’s Mystery Ship, and Mike Hailwood’s Honda RC162. These are just some of the machines that have made motorcycle history, and that make this book a feast for the eyes and a fact-filled odyssey for the motorcycle aficionado. Illustrated with commissioned photographs and historical images, the book profiles the bikes--not just the models but the actual motorcycles--that have achieved legendary status in the last century. Their stories, told here in detail for the first time, make up the story of the motorcycle in American culture. See Motorbooks author Basem Wasef interviewed by Jay Leno on JayLenosGarage.com: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/jays-book-club-basem-wasef/1168295/
I'm a good girl. Work hard, don't play, never date. Well, except for that one time… For months I thought Axe was the one who got away. Turns out I was better off without him, because now he's back, and it seems I didn't know him at all… The few hours I spent with Flick were the best of my life but my job has to come first. Besides, I know better than most, guys in my line of work don't get happy endings. Only now she's in the middle of a real sh*tstorm, and I'm undercover. Saving her could cost me my vengeance, but turning my back could cost me my soul. K. R. Max brings you dominant alpha males, sweet, strong women, and lots of very hot and dirty shenanigans. No cheating or cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ever after, all in a short, intense read which is sure to raise your body temperature. If this sounds like your happy place, scroll up now and click that button! Then lock the door and grab a glass of wine (or ice water)! It's about to get hot in here!
This special omnibus collection contains all four novellas in a single volume. The Aso Ebi Chronicles is a mystery and romance series set in Lagos, Nigeria. The entire collection of african lady detective mysteries is collected for the first time, in one thrilling bundle. Available as an eBook bundle and paperback, this series box set of four intriguing mysteries will make a great addition to your library. In the novellas, four strong female protagonists find themselves in situations where they have to play the roles of private female investigators to solve puzzling mysteries. The adventures of these amateur female sleuths, solving mysteries and finding love in the Lagos metropolis are collected in this 4-in-1 mystery bundle. The collection includes: BEWAJI'S ANKARA ADVENTURES (BOOK # 1) Bewaji i is a 24-year old woman who is hired to investigate a strange case involving an American woman romantically involved with a man living in Nigeria. The presumption is that the woman is a victim of one of the popular romance scams. Will her suspicions be proven right? WURA'S WOODIN ADVENTURES (BOOK # 2) Someone has been stealing expensive jewelry from Alhaja Munirat Rahman, a fabric and jewelry merchant. It is up to Wura Oyelese, her 20-something-year-old niece, to unmask the culprit. As she nurtures a budding romance with the intriguing Kola Adegbenro and pursues the highly-coveted title of Miss UNILAG, will Wura catch the thief? LARA'S LACE ADVENTURES (BOOK # 3) Lara Adefuye stumbles on an old picture, which brings her face-to-face with the bitter truth behind her name. Then, a chance reunion with an old university classmate leads her to start an adventure of her own, working undercover as a private investigator at a prestigious secondary school. As Lara works to solve a puzzling mystery, she discovers the power of relationships, especially when she finds herself entwined in a romance she was not expecting. VIOLET'S VELVET ADVENTURES (BOOK # 4) Violet Edem leads a relatively boring life as a Finance teacher at a community college in Houston, Texas. Her love life is just as boring as her job until the unexpected happens. Two men waltz into her life and Violet must decide which one of them has a future with her. Then as she prepares for a wedding, something terrible happens to the groom. Violet is unwittingly swept up in solving a mystery where she discovers that the past may very well hold the key to the future. Aso Ebi means "family cloth" in Yoruba. These stories celebrate the rich African culture, taking the reader on a journey into the lives of four young Nigerian women. The novellas can be read in any order.
Thrillers, on the other hand, are the roller-coaster rides of the literary world. They plunge us headfirst into a maelstrom of danger, action, and intrigue. From espionage to political conspiracies, from psychological suspense to heart-pounding adventures, thrillers offer a diverse array of experiences that keep us enthralled from start to finish. The stakes are high, and the risks are even higher. In these pages, you will journey alongside characters who grapple with moral dilemmas, confront malevolent adversaries, and navigate the treacherous waters of deception and betrayal. Detective fiction, with its inquisitive sleuths and intricate mysteries, has long been a beloved subgenre of the literary world. These tales draw us into a world where order prevails over chaos, and where the human intellect serves as the ultimate weapon against darkness. The detective, whether a seasoned professional or an amateur with an uncanny knack for deduction, becomes our guide through the labyrinthine maze of crime.
We live in a time of certainty and extremes where questions must be answered and spiritual salvation is centered on a single moment. By drawing on the writings of St. Maximos the Confessor (580-662 CE), this book seeks to introduce the reader to a new, albeit old, way of following Jesus of Nazareth into the darkness of the unknown by embracing the mystery of uncertainty as a way of life in which each person's journey is different. Interwoven together, the concepts of the Mystery, the Way, and the Journey provide a way forward through the uncertainty of the future by following the path set forth by the ancient church while understanding that we are part of something bigger and older than modern American Christianity.
First in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore. 1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in mysterious circumstances - mission school-educated local girl Su Lin - an aspiring journalist trying to escape an arranged marriage - is invited to take her place. But then another murder at the residence occurs and it seems very likely that a killer is stalking the corridors of Government House. It now takes all Su Lin's traditional skills and intelligence to help British-born Chief Inspector Thomas LeFroy solve the murders - and escape with her own life. 'Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life, without ever getting in the way of a classic puzzle plot. But what's a setting without a jewel? Chen Su Lin is a true gem. Her slyly witty voice and her admirable, sometimes heartbreaking, practicality make her the most beguiling narrator heroine I've met in a long while.' Catriona McPherson 'Charming and fascinating with great authentic feel. Ovidia Yu's teenage Chinese sleuth gives us an insight into a very different culture and time. This book is exactly why I love historical novels.' Rhys Bowen
Kidnapped? A 16 year-old farm boy abducted from his neighbor's house in broad daylight? No, this hideous crime couldn't happen in peaceful rural Indiana! A man's corpse is found in his dilapidated house. Counterfeit money, stolen paintings, secret coded messages and international intrigue during the Second World War are all revealed as two teen-aged mechanics-turned sleuths attempt to breathe life back into an old rusted and grimy red pick-up truck. A county sheriff and an agent of the F.B.I. join forces to assist the two amateur detectives in their attempts to solve this complex mystery. Together they try to sort out the mind-boggling series of events involving an evil dentist who is a fugitive from the law, two dangerous escaped convicts and an odd pair of strange men--a seven-foot giant and a his puny partner. Will all the twisted threads of this exciting thriller be untangled so that justice can prevail? You will be enthralled as this spell-binding novel, the third in the Sam and Howie series, unfolds bringing suspense page by page.
It is now 1939, two years after Sam and Howie solved the GIANT HORSESHOE MYSTERY. Sam, age 13, and Howie, age 12, are now involved in another hazardous adventure. They explore an empty, dilapidated house on their grandfather’s farm. Under the creaky stairs they fi nd three metal tools with the letters X Y Z forged on the ends. Beneath the house, in a secret underground room and tunnel they discover a skeleton holding a metal box. This box, plus two others, contains clues that perhaps will help Sam and Howie as they attempt to solve the X Y Z mystery. When they follow the clues Sam and Howie discover the remains of an illegal “moonshine” operation. Also, they learn about a historic naval map stolen from a museum in England. Dr. I. Yanky, who serves as a dentist in a prison, is very interested in this map. Two men dressed in black constantly harass Sam and Howie as they try to solve the X Y Z mystery. Follow Sam and Howie on this exciting journey. Will they be able to follow the clues and fi nd the solution to the X Y Z mystery before the two men dressed in black? What about the strange Dr. I. Yanky? Will the priceless naval map be found? You won’t know the answers to these intriguing questions until you read every chapter.
