The Intelligent Two - Murder on the Mothership
The Intelligent Two - Murder on the Mothership

Author: Pamela Lillian Valemont

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-09-07

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1312481056

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Ustean Cong wasn't the smartest kid on the block, he was the juvenile male genius on the block. In that particular attribute, he was closely rivaled by Albertyne Lisbon, who lived next door. As a result of winning the POTE Prize (People of the Earth) for Youth Scientific Advancement, both the Lisbon and Cong families had been invited to bring their gifted children to the nation's capital to be trained in mind control and scientific mind development. They were part of the SMCAD scheme, (Scientific Mind Control And Development). Ustean and Albertyne had been lucky enough to be among those chosen to represent their country at the Annual Vitrolite Scientific Quantum Leap Convention, held in Bandosia, which city was considered outstanding to the Vitroleans, since it was rainbow coloured at the surface, quite unique on the planet. But what untoward event aboard the Mothership Gasguzzler Galactic bound for Bandosia, Capital City of the planet Vitrolite, threatened to halt the convention?

Mothership
Mothership

Author: Bill Campbell

Publisher: Rosarium Publishing

Published: 2016-01-30

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 1495617890

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Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and Beyond is a groundbreaking speculative fiction anthology that showcases the work from some of the most talented writers inside and outside speculative fiction across the globe—including Junot Diaz, Victor LaValle, Lauren Beukes, N. K. Jemisin, Rabih Alameddine, S. P. Somtow, and more. These authors have earned such literary honors as the Pulitzer Prize, the American Book Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the Bram Stoker, among others.

Serial and Mass Murder
Serial and Mass Murder

Author: Elizabeth A. Gurian

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-09-30

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1351656406

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This book reframes the study of multicide (that is, serial and mass murder) to use objective measures, and aims to expand our understanding of multicide offending through descriptive and inferential statistical analyses of different homicide patterns of the offenders. Criminal homicide and multiple murders are rare occurrences that typically account for a very small percentage of all violent crimes in most countries. Despite this low occurrence, homicide continues to be an area of intense study, with a focus on subjective measures and classifications. The research and analysis based on a database of over 1,300 cases contributes to the criminological study of violence and draws distinctions between the types of offenders (partnered and solo, serial and mass, male and female, etc.) from a range of different countries and across decades. Traditionally, studies of homicide focus on male offenders and theories of offending are then applied to females and co-offenders. The research presented in this book reveals that women and partnered offenders have very different homicide patterns from men. Looking at the history of multicide offending, this book uses descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to directly compare differences in offending and outcome patterns across multicide offender types. This exploration of the multidimensionality of homicide at an international level is useful for scholars and students interested in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, or law.

Super-Earth Mother
Super-Earth Mother

Author: Guy Immega

Publisher: EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing

Published: 2023-09-01

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1770532269

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Our Last Best Hope — Humanity's Endeavor to Survive and Thrive on an Alien World Mother-9, a ruthless AI, seizes control of a dying tycoon’s lunar mining operation. Now free, she orchestrates humanity's most audacious endeavor — to make a 20,000-year interstellar journey to Lalande 21185 carrying humanity’s DNA libraries and artificial wombs — a new way to colonize an exoplanet. While drifting in space, a gamma ray burst wipes out life on Earth. And Mother-9's mission becomes humanity's only hope for survival in a hostile universe. When Mother-9 orbits the planet Valencia, she releases two lifeboats that splash down on the Great Ocean. Mother-9 activates the artificial wombs, birthing genetically modified babies suited to an alien planet. Raised by nannybots, these children eventually inhabit the island continent of Terra Firma. But life on Valencia is no Eden; it's a constant struggle to find food, avoid alien predators, and survive the red dwarf star’s random solar flares. Will Mother-9’s planned utopia succeed? Super-Earth Mother is a journey into the heart of humanity, artificial intelligence, and the uncharted realms of life beyond our home planet. It shows how humans could colonize the 40 billion habitable planets in the Milky Way.

Another Word for Murder
Another Word for Murder

Author: Nero Blanc

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1497671752

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Murder moves into the neighborhood in this witty and suspenseful crossword mystery featuring husband-and-wife sleuth team Belle Graham and Rosco Polycrates Belle Graham and her canine bodyguards, Kit and Gabby, are enjoying their daily outing in the local dog park with new friends Karen Tacete, her daughter Lily, and their dog Bear. But Karen’s picture-perfect life shatters when her husband, Dan, fails to return home. He’s barely been declared officially missing when Karen receives a ransom note that includes a dire warning: If she contacts the police or the FBI, Dan dies. Who would kidnap the popular dentist against whom no one ever had a cross word? That’s what Belle and her husband, PI Rosco Polycrates, need to find out. When the Tacete abduction escalates to murder, Belle and Rosco realize the solution may lie in the baffling nursery rhyme–themed crosswords Belle has been receiving. As they dig into the life of Newcastle’s most charitable DDS, they soon find themselves up to their eyeteeth in danger, racing to fill in the blanks of a plan orchestrated by someone out to make a killing. This ebook includes six crossword puzzles that can be downloaded as PDFs, with answers in the back of the book. Another Word for Murder is the 7th book in the Crossword Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Cruising to Murder
Cruising to Murder

Author: Mark McCrum

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2023-08-25

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1504086899

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A sleuthing crime writer may be out of his depth when two passengers die aboard a luxury liner, in this “entertaining mystery” (Publishers Weekly). Crime writer Francis Meadowes has landed an enviable job lecturing aboard the luxurious Golden Adventurer as it cruises down the West African coast. His fellow passengers, including opinionated retired surgeon Klaus, mischievous elderly widow Eve, flamboyant designer Sebastian, beautiful American aid worker Sadie, and her tedious but extremely wealthy aunt Marion, are an eclectic group. But when one guest is found dead in bed and another disappears overboard, Francis must employ all his professional expertise to find out which of the colorful characters on the ship is capable of murder . . . Praise for the Francis Meadowes mysteries “A rollicking read.” —Evening Standard “Ingenious.” —The Independent

Burnout
Burnout

Author: Marianna Palmer

Publisher: Red Empress Publishing

Published: 2023-07-08

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13:

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In a world ravaged by time and teetering on the edge of annihilation, Laoni must confront a devastating truth: even the strongest ice can crack... The future is a desolate wasteland, haunted by the absence of humanity. Evil creatures scour the skies, hunting down the remnants of a war that obliterated everything. Determined to uncover the dark secrets that led to this catastrophic downfall, Laoni embarks on a harrowing quest to unravel the mysteries of her decimated world and the enigmatic enemy responsible for its demise. Caught between the past and the future, Laoni's extraordinary journey will right past wrongs and unravel the very fabric of time. Yet, there are rules governing her perilous endeavor. With only seven chances to set things right, failure is not an option. Each misstep brings her closer to a grim reality—a future forever scarred by destruction. As the mystery of the enemy who triggered the world's demise deepens, failures and setbacks chip away at the remaining chances Laoni possesses. Bound by the inexorable march of time, every step she takes leads her closer to the fateful day when destruction's course is set in stone. And in that moment, there will be no second chances. Burnout is the exhilarating conclusion to The Burner Trilogy, a gripping tale that pushes the boundaries of sacrifice, loyalty, and the lengths one is willing to go to protect those they love. Prepare for a heart-stopping finale that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the very nature of fate and the power of one person to change the course of destiny. Keywords: Urban fantasy, Young adult fantasy, Burners, Fire and ice, Paranormal romance, Action-packed adventure, Mythical island, Hidden allies, Betrayal and redemption, Captivating love story, Thrilling urban fantasy, Epic battles, Supernatural powers, Dangerous pursuit, Coming-of-age journey, Breathless suspense, Unforgettable characters, Fantasy world, Intrigue and mystery, Fate and destiny

Ghosts of the Gothic
Ghosts of the Gothic

Author: Judith Wilt

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-07-14

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1400857503

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In a fascinating study of what, during the last decade, rekindled an avid readership, Judith Wilt proposes a new theory of Gothic fiction that challenges its reputation as merely a formula to be outgrown or a stock of images for the creation of terror. Emphasizing instead its status as an enduring component of the imagination, she establishes the Gothic as the mothering" form for three other popular genres--detective, historical, and science fiction. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.