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Book SynopsisThe brilliant third novel from the acclaimed author of THE COLOURS OF DEATH.During a remote meeting, an official watches from Lisbon as his colleague, Inácio Machado, a Portuguese diplomat based in London''s Portuguese embassy, dies of what looks to be a heart attack. When no one comes into the room to Inácio''s aid, he tries frantically to contact the embassy to get immediate help. He tries and tries again, but no one picks up the phone and he''s forced to call the British emergency services.When local police arrive, they walk into a disturbing scene. Everyone inside the building is dead, all seemingly from the same cause.Inspector Isabel Reis, a Gifted Inspector with Portugal''s PolÍcia Judiciária has developed a reputation for closing sensitive cases involving powerful people. When the gravity of what has happened in Belgravia is revealed, she''s called up to London to assist London Met''s CID in the investigation.The mystery takes another a

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Book SynopsisEnter the dark, magical world of the House of Night series by bestselling authors P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, a world very much like our own, except here vampyres have always existed. One minute, sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird is a normal teenager dealing with everyday high school stress: her cute boyfriend Heath, the school''s star quarterback who suddenly seems more interested in partying than playing ball; her nosy frenemy Kayla, who''s way too concerned with how things are going with Heath; her uber-tough geometry test tomorrow. The next, she''s Marked as a fledgling vampyre, forcing her to leave her ordinary life behind and join the House of Night, a boarding school where she will train to become an adult vampyre. That is, if she makes it through the Changeand not all of those who are Marked do. It sucks to begin a new life, especially away from her friends, and on top of that, Zoey is no average fledgling. She has been chosen as special by the

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Book Synopsis''Beautifully told, with great verve, this is sharp, taut story-telling'' Daily MailThe brilliant third novel from the acclaimed author of THE COLOURS OF DEATH.During a remote meeting, a Portuguese official watches from Lisbon as his colleague, Emanuel Francisco, a diplomat based in London''s Portuguese embassy, dies of what looks to be a heart attack. When no one comes into the room to Francisco''s aid, he tries frantically to contact the consulate to get immediate help.No one picks up.When local police finally arrive hours later, they walk into a disturbingly silent and horrific scene. Everyone inside the building is dead.Inspector Isabel Reis, a Gifted Inspector with Portugal''s PolÍcia Judiciária, has developed a reputation for closing sensitive cases involving powerful people. When the gravity of what has happened in London is revealed, she''s called up to assist the Met''s CID in the investigation.Two things quickly

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Book SynopsisSam Jackson takes readers inside the world of the most prominent antigovernment group in the United States, examining its extensive online presence to discover how it builds support for its goals and actions. He explores how Oath Keepers draws on core American values and pivotal historical moments to cast its adherents as defenders of liberty.Trade ReviewA groundbreaking study of how antigovernment extremism is reaching new audiences with fear-based stories that call supporters to vigilante action. Oath Keepers is a must-read for anyone concerned with this growing threat to the foundations of democratic governance. -- Kathleen Blee, author of Understanding Racist Activism: Theory, Methods, and ResearchJackson's meticulous research shines a much-needed light on Oath Keepers—a highly visible but little understood domestic extremist organization. Jackson delves into the complexities of the group’s rhetoric and activities, offering important insights into how extremists frame their appeal for wider audiences. An important text on the movement for years to come. -- J. M. Berger, author of ExtremismSam Jackson's Oath Keepers is a welcome addition to the sparse literature on right-wing antigovernment extremists in the United States. His concise but compelling examination of one of the major groups in the militia/patriot movement really adds to our understanding of how such groups conceptualize themselves and their cause and how their beliefs translate into action. -- Mark Pitcavage, senior research fellow, Center on Extremism, Anti-Defamation LeagueJackson’s prescient analysis of antigovernment extremism couldn’t be more timely or important. Oath Keepers is an essential contribution to our understanding of the growing appeal and violent potential of ever-evolving forms of domestic extremism. -- Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far RightJackson provides the most detailed examination of Oath Keepers that we have, developing our understanding of how right-wing extremist groups rhetorically use the past to further their political interests in the present. -- D. J. Mulloy, author of Enemies of the State: The Radical Right in America from FDR to TrumpThis book demystifies an important topic. * Choice *A well-articulated, insightful book that is beneficial to not only scholars, policymakers and practitioners focused on far right extremists, but also general readers concerned about far right groups and 'militias.'...a must read. * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Understanding Right-Wing Extremism in the United States2. Introducing Oath Keepers3. An Operational History of Oath Keepers4. The Ongoing Struggle Over Natural Rights5. The American Revolution Redux6. “No More Free Wacos”Conclusion: The Importance of Oath KeepersAcknowledgments Appendix 1: Data and MethodsAppendix 2: Declaration of OrdersNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisSam Jackson takes readers inside the world of the most prominent antigovernment group in the United States, examining its extensive online presence to discover how it builds support for its goals and actions. He explores how Oath Keepers draws on core American values and pivotal historical moments to cast its adherents as defenders of liberty.Trade ReviewA groundbreaking study of how antigovernment extremism is reaching new audiences with fear-based stories that call supporters to vigilante action. Oath Keepers is a must-read for anyone concerned with this growing threat to the foundations of democratic governance. -- Kathleen Blee, author of Understanding Racist Activism: Theory, Methods, and ResearchJackson's meticulous research shines a much-needed light on Oath Keepers—a highly visible but little understood domestic extremist organization. Jackson delves into the complexities of the group’s rhetoric and activities, offering important insights into how extremists frame their appeal for wider audiences. An important text on the movement for years to come. -- J. M. Berger, author of ExtremismSam Jackson's Oath Keepers is a welcome addition to the sparse literature on right-wing antigovernment extremists in the United States. His concise but compelling examination of one of the major groups in the militia/patriot movement really adds to our understanding of how such groups conceptualize themselves and their cause and how their beliefs translate into action. -- Mark Pitcavage, senior research fellow, Center on Extremism, Anti-Defamation LeagueJackson’s prescient analysis of antigovernment extremism couldn’t be more timely or important. Oath Keepers is an essential contribution to our understanding of the growing appeal and violent potential of ever-evolving forms of domestic extremism. -- Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far RightJackson provides the most detailed examination of Oath Keepers that we have, developing our understanding of how right-wing extremist groups rhetorically use the past to further their political interests in the present. -- D. J. Mulloy, author of Enemies of the State: The Radical Right in America from FDR to TrumpThis book demystifies an important topic. * Choice *A well-articulated, insightful book that is beneficial to not only scholars, policymakers and practitioners focused on far right extremists, but also general readers concerned about far right groups and 'militias.'...a must read. * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Understanding Right-Wing Extremism in the United States2. Introducing Oath Keepers3. An Operational History of Oath Keepers4. The Ongoing Struggle Over Natural Rights5. The American Revolution Redux6. “No More Free Wacos”Conclusion: The Importance of Oath KeepersAcknowledgments Appendix 1: Data and MethodsAppendix 2: Declaration of OrdersNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisA Washington Post Notable Work of NonfictionFrom the moment Chief Justice Roberts botched Barack Obama's oath of office, the relationship between the Court and the White House has been a fraught one. Grappling with issues as diverse as campaign finance, abortion, and the right to bear arms, the Roberts court has put itself squarely at the center of American political life. Jeffrey Toobin brilliantly portrays key personalities and cases and shows how the President was fatally slow to realize the importance of the judicial branch to his agenda. Combining incisive legal analysis with riveting insider details, The Oath is an essential guide to understanding the Supreme Court of our interesting times.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth book in the scorching hot NEW YORK TIMES bestselling MARKED MEN New Adult seriesRoyal Hastings has been a cop, first and foremost, for most of her adult life. So when a call-out goes wrong and her partner ends up in hospital, she finds herself suspended from the job, indefinitely. With too much time on her hands and a heavy load of guilt weighing her down, she seeks solace in oblivion otherwise known as a golden-eyed bartender with a rap sheet as long as her arm.Asa Cross has spent his live on the wrong side of the law, but a near death experience has left him rebuilding his life and relationships. But being good is tougher than it seems especially when being bad looks as good as Royal does.On paper, the cop and the con seemed doomed to heartbreak but when love has stolen your heart, how can you walk away?Trade ReviewPraise for Jay Crownover: ‘A wildly addicting read!’ Cora Carmack, New York Times bestselling author of Losing It ‘Deliciously real, raw, and romantic. Jay Crownover is amazing!’ Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author ‘The characters of Crownover's Marked Men series are all outlandishly colorful and irresistibly passionate, while still being so genuine that their stories become unforgettable’ RT BOOK REVIEWS

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2022. An action-packed historical novel featuring Danish warrior Styrkar, and his journey through the violent Norman Conquest as he fights for vengeance. The champion of a dead king has nothing left to lose... And nothing more to fear. Hastings, 1066. Styrkar the Dane stumbles wounded and delirious from the corpse-strewn battlefield of Senlac Hill. He has watched his king butchered at the hands of foreign knights, seen his countrymen defeated in battle, and he will not stop until there is a reckoning. Styrkar embarks on a bloody quest to avenge his dead master, becoming an outlaw in the wilds and earning a fearsome reputation. When a Breton knight seeks to track down this fugitive and make his own name, he can little envisage the task he has set himself. For Styrkar, the Red Wolf, last surviving housecarl to King Harold Godwinson, will carve the story of his vengeance in Frankish flesh... or die in the attempt. Praise for Richard Cullen: 'Richard Cullen's writing is as sharp as the blade wielded by Styrkar, the series' protagonist, who cuts a bloody swathe through his Norman enemies on his quest for vengeance. Styrkar is a great heroic creation, and the Wolf of Kings series places Cullen in the top tier of historical action and adventure authors' Matthew Harffy 'Oath Bound is a terrific novel... It's a brutal yet compelling tale, and one that gripped me from the first page to the last' Paul Fraser Collard, author of FugItive 'A perfect example of tight, gritty, character-driven storytelling' Luke Scull, author of The Grim Company (on Herald of the Storm)Trade ReviewRichard Cullen's writing is as sharp as the blade wielded by Styrkar, the series' protagonist, who cuts a bloody swathe through his Norman enemies on his quest for vengeance. The books are fast-paced and packed with breathless action. Styrkar is a great heroic creation, and the Wolf of Kings series places Cullen in the top tier of historical action and adventure authors -- Matthew HarffyOath Bound is a terrific novel. Fast-paced and enthralling, the tale of Styrkar the Dane, the Red Wolf, charges along like a Frankish knight bearing down on a defenceless enemy. It's a brutal yet compelling tale, and one that gripped me from the first page to the last. The ending came far too quickly and I am looking forward to seeing what fate has in store for Styrkar as he heads towards an uncertain and dangerous future in the next book -- Paul Fraser Collard, author of FugitiveA perfect example of tight, gritty, character-driven storytelling -- Luke Scull, on Herald of the Storm

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Book SynopsisHeidelberg, 1938. Doctor Sarkany's career is crumbling. The once eminent pathologist begins to lose everything that he holds dear - his reputation, position and pride. But what of his wife, Eva? What of his twin daughters and unborn son? Surely his family are more important than any profession? His vanity and covetousness do not see it that way. He blames his Jewish wife for his downfall. Sarkany's marriage vows matter less to him than his doctor's oath as he begins to desecrate them both with adultery and Nazi ideology. He will do anything to get his career back: bribes, lies, sex, abortions... perhaps the life of his very own flesh and blood. But all is in vain. After fleeing to Hungary, the German invasion of 1944 sees the family incarcerated in the Munkacs Ghetto before being finally crammed into Eichmann's cattle cars destined for Poland. Sarkany has betrayed his family, but can he betray his own people when he arrives outside the crematorium gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau? Dr. Josef Mengele thinks he can. And in Auschwitz, Mengele is King.

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Book SynopsisNearly every job application asks it: have you ever been convicted of a crime? For the hundreds of thousands of young men leaving American prisons each year, their answer to that question may determine whether they can find work. This book offers a glimpse into the tremendous difficulties facing ex-offenders in the job market.Trade Review"Using scholarly research, field research in Milwaukee, and graphics, [Pager] shows that ex-offenders, white or black, stand a very poor chance of getting a legitimate job.... Both informative and convincing." - Library Journal "Marked is that rare book: a penetrating text that rings with moral concern couched in vivid prose - and one of the most useful sociological studies in years." - Michael Eric Dyson "How do you tell when a democracy is dead? When concentration camps spring up and everyone shivers in fear? Or is it when concentration camps spring up and no one shivers in fear because everyone knows they're not for 'people like us.'... Devah Pager uses a simple technique to show how mass incarceration has undone the small amount of racial progress achieved in the 1960s and '70s." - Nation"

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