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Manhattan MayhemManhattan Mayhem, Book
Book - 2015Book, 2015
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Once Upon A SummertimeOnce Upon A Summertime, BookA New York City Romance
by Carlson, MelodyBook - 2015Book, 2015
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Chasing the BearChasing the Bear, BookA Young Spenser Novel
by Parker, Robert B.Book - 2009Book, 2009
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Two stories, separated by decades, unfold in alternating chapters and the connecting link revolves around a young girl named Radha.
The first story begins with five-year old Skylar and her parents, who live on a farm in Kansas in 2001. After Skye begins talking fluently in Hindu and relating stories about events that happened when she lived in Bombay as a fifteen year old girl named Radha, her parents become worried and seek help. A psychologist believes Skye's recent strange behavior might be attributed to a case of reincarnation. In order to help their daughter, the family travels abroad to India to investigate and what they learn gives credibility to the child's memories. Their investigation eventually leads them to Radha's family, whose desire to find the missing girl has never wavered.
The second story begins with a Wyoming family who moved to India during the depression, with every intention of returning to America. Both brothers fall deeply in love while there, only to have their dreams snatched away. The one brother returns to the family farm in Wyoming with baggage aimed at taking vengeance against the man that stole the love of his life. Circumstances lead authorities to suspect him of murder. His guilt and extreme remorse force him to live out his days in a mental institution. It is there that Skylar's family find him and learn the truth of Radha's disappearance.Two stories, separated by decades, unfold in alternating chapters and the connecting link revolves around a young girl named Radha.
The first story begins with five-year old Skylar and her parents, who live on a farm in Kansas in 2001. After…
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The Good Daughter: A Mafia Story (Vista Security Book 1)The Good Daughter: A Mafia Story (Vista Security Book 1), Unknown
by Layne, DianaUnknownUnknown
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Ever Hopeful (Evers, Texas Book 1)Ever Hopeful (Evers, Texas Book 1), Unknown
by Ryan, LoriUnknownUnknown
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Two classic mysteries told from the perspective of Nero Wolfe's loyal assistant, Archie Goodwin. Both tales are related and the first describes the events that led Nero to leave his brownstone (unheard of!) and the murder that resulted in his acquisition of several elusive and rare black orchids. The second details the murder and subsequent funeral that provokes Nero to part with a few of those rare orchids. Archie's wit and humor shine and Nero is unmatched as an armchair investigator.Two classic mysteries told from the perspective of Nero Wolfe's loyal assistant, Archie Goodwin. Both tales are related and the first describes the events that led Nero to leave his brownstone (unheard of!) and the murder that resulted in his…
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Not Quite Dead EnoughNot Quite Dead Enough, BookA Nero Wolfe Mystery
by Stout, RexBook - 1992Book, 1992
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I have read only two other Wolfe books, and this happens to be my least favorite of the three. First, I found there to be too many names to keep track of; the fifteen chefs plus the daughters, wives, exes, servants, local and state cops, etc. I almost gave it up early on, but persevered to the end. Of course, I am glad I did. I also didn't care for some of the language; specifically the derogatory words used for the servants. I suppose in the 1930s, this sort of language and treatment was much the norm and more tolerated than it would be today. I found it only mildly redemptive when I read Nero's speech during his group interrogation of the servants and his later conditions for their fair treatment from the local police when he presented the evidence he had discovered.
On the positive side, this book sparkles with Nero's oddities. Against all odds and past behavior, Nero actually leaves his brownstone in this book and his unease is hilarious. The personality of the orchid-loving, beer guzzling, 300 lb. detective, who by the way wears yellow dressing gowns, is captivating. Archie, his faithful and wry-humored assistant, is always at the ready to do whatever his boss deems necessary to solve the case. I think Nero and Archie set the standard in the mystery genre.I have read only two other Wolfe books, and this happens to be my least favorite of the three. First, I found there to be too many names to keep track of; the fifteen chefs plus the daughters, wives, exes, servants, local and state cops, etc. I…
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