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Clandestine by jackrice
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Callum O'Donovan, trained in the intelligence corps of the British army, travels the globe guest starring in the pivotal events of the cold war. It is a life of mystery and excitement, yet he longs for the lovely Scottish school girl he once left behind. Clandestine is a mixture of Forrest Gump and James Bond set against the political backdrop of the late twentieth century.
The Evolution of Cali by twylarae
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It's just another day at the office for Cali Pendleton. Until she finds herself on a rescue mission to retrieve her brother from a Parallel Reality. Time is running out, and Cali will do anything to find him. Including join forces with a man who looks like an Angel. He must be if he is immortal and can fly. But his moral code is anything but Angelic. He is hell bent on a mission to seek vengeance. And his secrets will endanger them both. It seems they have a common enemy that could destroy more than just their Parallel Realities. So, for now, they need each other to survive. But how will they survive each other? And what weapons can Cali bring to a fight between immortals? She's just a Receptionist with exceptional multi-tasking skills. But then again, werewolves and dragons aren't that much different from sales reps and CEO's. *Highest Rank #95 - 06/05/17*
The Nationalists. by LiamMullen
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The Nationalists. An epic story of love, loyalty, and rebellion in a nation on the brink of freedom. Against the backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, and the Civil War that followed, The Nationalists tells a sweeping tale of courage, heartbreak, and the struggle for Ireland's soul. When Tony McAnthony meets the passionate Angela O'Sullivan in Dublin's GPO during the Rising, their fates are forever entwined. Imprisoned after the rebellion, Tony must fight not only for Ireland but for the woman he loves. His resolve is tested when Lucy, Angela's best friend, suffers brutal violence at the hands of the Black and Tans-forcing Tony to choose between the pen and the gun, ideals and vengeance. As Ireland fractures, Angela-strong-willed and independent-chooses her own path, and the two are drawn together and torn apart by loyalty, loss, and love. Meanwhile, Father John Troy, a priest caught between conscience and obedience, faces Rome's wrath for aiding the rebels, embodying the moral turmoil of a country at war with itself. From Dublin to Kerry, Wales, and London, The Nationalists weaves together real and fictional characters-such as Eamon de Valera, Michael Collins, and others-into a vivid portrayal of revolution, culture, and identity. Everyone is changed. Nobody escapes unscathed. Has been translated into various languages, including the Irish language. Described as "capturing the heart of the nation," The Nationalists also includes the award-winning short story "The Pitboys," recently adapted for the stage and winner of Best Stage Play at the Tokyo Film and Screenwriting Awards-a powerful companion piece exploring rebellion and the price of freedom.
The Perpetuation of Ambiguity by jmvoice
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A collection of short poems based on an undefined subject, object or scenario.
Death: An Exploration by LorenMayshark
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Discover Insights about Coping with Life's Most Feared Mystery This book will help anyone who is interested in learning more about death, coping with a loss, approaching death, or explaining death to a child. It is an exploratory journey that includes multiple viewpoints, including Steve Jobs's embrace of his death, Ray Kurzweil's striving for immortality, and Joseph Campbell's view of death as the "ornament of life." The book looks at death from the perspectives of atheists, Christians, and Tibetan Buddhists, among many others. Interestingly, it considers the often unexplored aspects such as the curious relationship between death and ayahuasca. It is a guidebook, offering insights and comfort on a topic that many find frightening or macabre. The author grew up with a skeleton in his living room, and surrounded by other symbols of death. His unusual upbringing makes him uniquely qualified to serve as guide. As you join him in discovering more about death, you will find yourself enjoying a fuller life. Highlights of what you will learn... Theories from Great Contemporary Minds Spiritual Insights Scientific Discoveries Personal Reflections A Review: "In Death: An Exploration: Learning to Embrace Life's Most Feared Mystery, Loren Mayshark shares his personal inquiry of what death is or could be in the stories of others as they faced the inevitable and find solace in religion, science, nature, spiritual guidance. But the exploration doesn't stop there. While knowing and understanding death often remains a conundrum, this exploratory primer suggests what is separate can be whole; what defines death, defines life. Death: An Exploration: Learning to Embrace Life's Most Feared Mystery is a terrific read for those embarking on their pursuit of the illusive, the contrary, the inescapable: death... and life." -Linda A. Lavid, author of The Dying Of Ed Mees