The Philistine Gamble
The Philistine Gamble

Author: Denis O'Rourke

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2015-09-03

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1504928385

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With The Philistine Gamble, ORourke adds mystery and a noir style to his mantra of Murder, Menace and Merriment. Compost happens. Discount private eye Nick Gamble says that a lot, usually when he opens the mail, but today its worse. Our flawed and philandering PI finds his friend and mentor, Bishop Francis Xavier Augustini, dead in the church office. It doesnt help when one of LAPDs not-so-finest Lieutenant Hardcastle catches Nick at the murder scene and takes him in for questioning. When Hardcastle asks for the thousandth time why Gamble killed his friend, Nick finally confesses. It was Amway. The Bishop said I had to hold meetings, invite my friends. I only wanted to sell the soap. We argued. Nick wants to know who really killed his friend, but the Russian Mafia, the Vatican Police, too many bad cops, and a three thousand-year-old, muscle-bound geezer keep getting in the way. Theyre all after the same thingan ancient manuscript worth millions. Nicks going to need a lot of help, and he gets it. Theres Leo the massive mailman, a mini fridge with a bum leg and a trick door, a secret underwear gun, and Vera Foxxe, Nicks able assistant and long-time bride to bethe sexiest woman on earth. If you dont believe it, ask the Dalai Lama. This double feature will keep you guessingand laughinguntil the last page. Twice. Sorry, youll have to bring your own popcorn. Includes a preview of Toxicity. Attorney Riley Scofield returns in Denis ORourkes exciting prequel to Proposition. Read inside: Acclaim for Denis ORourkes stories.

The Compulsive Gambler
The Compulsive Gambler

Author: Eli Schleifer

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1462810721

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Gambling Fever could have been subtitled The Man Who Must. That is an apt description of the compulsive gambler whose very existence demands that he must wager in excess . To the compulsive gambler the act of wagering takes priority over eating, drinking, personal relationships, sexual activity , earning a living, supporting a family or looking after his own health problems. Compulsive gambling is the obsession of all obsessions. A person (man or woman) will lie, cheat, steal and embezzle in order to feed his habit. Nothing will deter him. As more and more states expand legalization of all forms of gambling to raise much- needed revenue and create hard-to-find jobs the problem is increasing by leaps and bounds. The book concludes that few resources are devoted to dealing with this issue and raises the question of whether any treatment can cure the obsession. Gambling Fever traces the history of gambling, quotes numerous references throughout history by famous writers such as Shakespeare and Dostoevsky, psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, statesmen, conquerors, clergymen, entertainers and others who have either struggled with gambling or analyzed the gambler. Finally, the book also serves as an insight into Eli Schleifer, the man who struggled his entire life with his demonsthose of the compulsive gambler.

Toxicity
Toxicity

Author: Denis O’Rourke

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2016-04-30

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1524605689

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Toxicity In this exciting prequel to ORourkes thrilling debut novel, Proposition, Napa Valley attorney, Riley Scofield is up to her pretty neck in another toxic mess. And this time its not just environmental. Rileys trying to mend a long-standing feud between the Scofield and Royster families when shes asked to represent the sale of a clients condemned toxic property. When Riley discovers the contamination reports have been falsified, the clients property value goes upway up. The client tells everyone about their good luck, and suddenly, Riley has an office full of new clients needing help with their contamination problems. It seems like a win-win. Riley is busier than ever, but shes also in the way of someones plan for making millions turning Napa Valleys toxic properties green. They drop a hint on Rileya hint that goes boom. Rileys fighting on three toxic fronts now: an environmental conspiracy, a fifty-year blood feud, and most importantstaying alive. Includes a bonus chapter of Denis ORourkes upcoming novel, Jesus Never Drove a Desoto. www.denisorourke.com Murder Menace Merriment

First and Second Samuel
First and Second Samuel

Author: Walter Brueggemann

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 0664238688

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Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Jesus Never Drove a Desoto
Jesus Never Drove a Desoto

Author: Denis O'Rourke

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 1728367506

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Los Angeles private investigators, Nick Gamble and his long time fiancée Vera Foxxe have retired and moved to Sun City Coyote, a Phoenix area Over-55 community that boasts America’s lowest crime rate. It’s true. Until Nick and Vera arrive, Sun City Coyote geriatrics have experienced death in only two ways, those time-tested ways of all retirement communities: natural causes, and my golf cart has the right of way, so move your F-ing Buick.

The Philistine Heart Boxset : A Dark Billionaire, Psychological, Suspense Thriller Romance
The Philistine Heart Boxset : A Dark Billionaire, Psychological, Suspense Thriller Romance

Author: Jean Evergreen

Publisher: Evergreen Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13:

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“I feel Jason’s hand on my face, pulling off the sash. He sits up and holds me in his arms. 'I love you,' he says." Meet Jason Chastain: he's handsome, brilliant … dangerous. His singular focus: Bridget Delaney. His sole desire: to make her his. What happens when desire turns to obsession, and ambition is thwarted by a dark past? His Obsession ... She’s his sole desire. From the moment that Jason sets eyes on Bridget, he knows, she belongs to him. But with the sins of his past lurking in the shadows, can he keep her, or will their love perish under the weight of his lies? She thought that he was the man of her dreams. Bridget didn't believe in love until she met Jason. He's arrogant, insanely handsome, and he's all that she can think about. But after learning of his troubled past, she realizes that looks can be deceiving and the heart can tell the greatest lie of all. If you enjoy possessive male, stalker, mystery romance thrillers where redemption is the focus, along with dramatic twists and turns, then you’ll love this saga! Please be advised: This series contains graphic scenes, explicit language and references to violence. This box set contains the following books: The Dilemma and Secrets.

Sex, War, and "Sin"
Sex, War, and

Author: James H. Gailey

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2012-07-12

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 161097834X

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An examination of the Hebrew Scriptures reveals the ethical situations in ancient Israel as a structural analysis, and exposes a covenantal triangle that features a dynamic of giving and receiving, taking and paying penalties, as a meme for human relationships. This can be applied to groups as well as individuals and is surprisingly applicable to life in the twenty-first century. Two senses of "Law"--natural scientific discoveries and the rules laid down by a divine creator--lead to frames for considering these covenantal relationships, and even the existence of "Sin." Are we bound to obey the rules laid down by God, or may we decide what is best for us?