“Sometimes I think I have had a Guardian Angel watching over me! If you read my book, you’ll see why: I was never supposed to survive infancy in war-torn London — but with each new obstacle, I was determined to survive, prosper and live life to the fullest. Follow my improbable journey through a Dickensian childhood; pioneering surgery; world travel as an almost penniless youth; two secular husbands (one Arab, one Jewish!); two children; immigration to the US; and a 40-year career as a painter. The themes that link my trying but happy travels through life: gratitude and luck!”—Author Lucelle Raad Lucelle Raad is an artist whose original paintings and prints decorate countless walls of homes in the United States and Europe, as well as in other locations throughout the world. The majority of her subjects are children, as well they should be, for children are the most innocent, unassuming people there are to paint. She wasn’t always an artist, however. In fact, she never intended to be anything but a happy, well adjusted adult—the goal of all children, whether they realize it or not. How she came to be an artist is quite another story altogether—and it happened completely by accident. Join Lucy (as she prefers to be called) on the wonderful journey of her life. Replete with a gallery of more than 50 snapshots, Accidental Artist will not only tickle your funny bone, it’ll also bring a tear to your eyes.

Accidental Artist: Memoirs of a Flawed & Ignorant Traveller

Biographies & Memoirs

Raad, Lucelle

Arts & Literature

Escarpment Press

Investigative reporter Pierre Fontaine's life is crumbling; his job is in jeopardy and his marriage is falling apart When he learns that Dr. Martin Cochran, a Marine Corps, Vietnam veteran is about to be executed by lethal injection, Fontaine becomes obsessed with his crimes. He hopes that publishing the story of the gruesome deeds that led Cochran to the death chamber will resurrect his job and marriage.Fontaine discovers that, after a nasty divorce, Cochran took revenge to unimaginably depraved depths. He had brutally murdered his private investigator and had tortured his adulterous ex-wife, Cindy, leaving her mutilated and paralyzed. The reporter finds that Cochran is insane with revenge, yet maniacally brilliant. His diabolical actions will make your skin crawl. You'll be moved to tears for Cochran's victims and pray that he suffers for all eternity . . . and, above all, you will pity Pierre Fontaine.

Vengeance is Mine

Literature & Fiction

Landolfi, Michael

Genre Fiction

Six Christian missionaries are kidnapped by the Iranian government and become unwitting pawns in a high stakes gambit to embarrass a hated U.S. sitting president and ruin his chances of reelection. With the help of Israel’s vaunted intelligence agency, Mossad, the prisoners are located in an ancient fortified prison just outside the southeastern Iranian port of Kanarak, a resort city off the Gulf of Oman. Rescue Operation Exodus is launched, headed by Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jake Lawlor, grandson of a legendary WWII submarine commander. Will the torture and brainwashing be successful, or will Jake and his fellow SEALs save the day? Find out in Operation Exodus, a fast-paced thriller by Gene Masters, author of the best seller, Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific, now available in print and Kindle on Amazon.com, and in audio book from Audible.com.

Operation Exodus

Masters, Gene

Action & Adventure

The year is 1941. Shortly after the United States declares war on Japan in response to Pearl Harbor, Japan's Tripartite Treaty allies, Germany and Italy, declare war on America. The United States finds itself in a two-theater war. President Franklin Roosevelt sets as America's first priority the defeat of Nazi Germany, electing to wage a more-or-less holding war in the Pacific. In the beginning, the only force opposing the Japanese onslaught in the Pacific is the U.S. Submarine Service. Jake Lawler begins the war as executive officer aboard USS S-49, an aged S-class submarine, with orders to conduct unrestricted warfare against the enemy in the Pacific. When a freak, mid-sea grounding causes the loss of S-49, Jake assumes command of USS Orca, a new Gato-class submarine under construction in Groton, CT. As Jake prepares a new boat and a freshly assembled crew for war, the conflict in the Pacific is going badly for the Allies.This is the story of Captain Lawler's eleven war patrols, including an ongoing conflict with Imperial Japanese Navy Captain Hiriake Ito of the destroyer Atsukaze. The crew of the Orca is made up of grizzled veterans and wet-behind-the-ears youngsters, all working together for a single purpose: to bring an implacable enemy to its knees. Along the way, friendships are forged, and love affairs and marriages are created-and destroyed. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite libation, grab a comfortable chair, and enjoy a tale that's sure to hold your interest in Silent Warriors by Gene Masters.

Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific

Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific: Large Print Edition

Jimmy McTigue and the boys from Manhattan North Narcotics are doing “God’s work,” making collars and kicking down doors up above 96th Street in places like Harlem, Spanish Harlem, and Washington Heights—all the while having laughs. But when movie star Meg Cassidy; Artie Levin, her obnoxious agent; and the up-and-coming rapper he represents (hip-hopping about Jihad, no less) arrive on the scene, things are bound to get dicey—and they do!
This is Jake McNicholas’s first novel and if it seems that the “cop talk” is authentic, it’s because McNicholas is a retired NYPD Detective. Manhattan North Narcotics is replete with the sarcasm, humor and political incorrectness one would expect from a bunch of working cops. It’s a roller coaster ride that will have you screaming for more—before you even climb the first hill.

Manhattan North Narcotics: Chasing the Kilo Fairy

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

McNicholas, Mr. Jake

Mystery

McNicholas, Jake

Ralph Gilly, the owner of a fishing resort in Montana where Chris and Matt vacationed together years ago has a neighbor in trouble, and he's reached out to Matt and Chris for help. Clint Davidson's prize bull has been slaughtered and his foreman, Shorty McMann, has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom. The cattleman has been warned that any involvement by the FBI or other law enforcement agencies will result in the death of his ranch hand. Desperate, the ranch owner offers to pay all expenses if Matt and Chris can fly out to help. Reluctantly, Roscoe mayor Harold Swenson agrees to let Matt go, with dire consequences promised if he isn’t back on time, and he and Chris head West. Meanwhile, back home in Roscoe, Rick Dawley becomes acting chief, and he, Bobcat Walker, and Pete Richards have their hands full with an crazed arsonist who is setting local barns on fire. Can Matt and Chris save Shorty? Can the undermanned Roscoe police department stop the fire bug before someone is killed? These are the challenges facing Matt and Roscoe in the newest Matt Davis mystery, Deadly Ransom. ADVANCE REVIEWS “Matt Davis is back—and that’s bad news for the bad guys! Matt Davis, the former NYC homicide detective, nearly killed in the line of duty in Joe Perrone Jr.’s debut, 'As the Twig is Bent,' thought he’d found peace and quiet as chief of a small, Upstate police department. But trouble has an uncanny way of finding him. It’s kidnapping and arson this time around in Perrone’s fifth Matt Davis mystery, 'Deadly Ransom,' a must-read for his many fans.” —Tom Connor, co-author of the New York Times best-selling "Martha Stuart’s Better Than You at Entertaining" * * * * “Generally I do not read serial novels, and I admit to fighting to keep preconceived prejudices at bay . . . to my surprise, Deadly Ransom is a page turner. The author cleverly presents his latest thriller in a psychophrenic storyline. Davis, a former NYPD detective, now Chief of Police in Roscoe, NY, is asked to solve a kidnapping in Montana. He convinces the mayor to allow him a long overdue vacation, agrees to work on his own time, and heads to Montana. Back in Roscoe, an arsonist is keeping Matt’s substitute quite busy. The reader roots for his replacement to solve the arson mystery so that Matt doesn’t return, only to find an unresolved mess at home. I like the short chapters. As you read, there is a comfortable certainty in knowing the action will shift as you reach the end of a chapter. The scene either shifts from protagonist to antagonist, or re-opens the action, either in Montana or Upstate New York. Although part of a series, 'Deadly Ransom' has a strong enough plot and character development to allow it to stand on its own. In fact, your curiosity might be piqued enough to return to the scene of the crime and work your way through the first four books in the series.” —Greg Miller, Production Manager, Thomson Reuters; author of "Springsteen—A Notion Deep Inside" (2016-www.BossScribbler.com * * * * “ 'Deadly Ransom' is just that, another Matt Davis mystery well worth the cover price. However, this time you get two Matt Davis cases for the price of one. Matt and former partner, Chris Freitag, are off to Montana—not to fish, but to rescue a kidnapped ranch hand named Shorty. While Matt's away, Roscoe is burning, as an arsonist terrorizes the countryside. Author Joe Perrone Jr. takes the reader on his typical twisted ride, this one from the Catskills to the big skies of Montana. The cast includes cowboys, Indians, an arsonist, and more three-dimensional characters. In the end, it’s Matt’s good old common sense and his lifetime of experience that saves the day. 'Deadly Ransom' is a welcome addition to the Matt Davis Mystery Series and holds your attention right up to the conclusion.” —Jim Krul, former director Catskill Fly Fishing Museum and Center, Livingston Manor, NY

Deadly Ransom: A Matt Davis Mystery (The Matt Davis Mystery Series)

Perrone Jr., Joe

The Prince and the Passion - Love and hate, perilous journeys, deceit, treachery and compassion swirl about medieval Russia as Russian Prince Vladimir sweeps aside pagan gods and brings Christianity to his kingdom.Talia, a young Slav woman, is captured during a raid on her village by Vladimir's troops, headed by Andrei. During the encounter, Talia wounds a warrior, Rognold, who vows revenge. She and the other captives are taken to Kiev and put to work, while they await transport to Byzantium where they are to be sold. In Kiev, Talia experiences a new world. She cares for her owner, Andrei, who considers her inferior (but also a valuable slave), yet she also hates him for enslaving her. He is attracted to her beauty and spirit. Talia realizes that without Andrei she is helpless against Rognold, who only wishes to torture and eventually kill her. So how can she be saved? That is the driving question in this fast-paced, historical novel.

The Prince and the Passion

Hines, Emilee

January 1995. The first prison ever condemned by the United Nations for "Active Practices of Torture" was shut down by a civil lawsuit. Huntingdon Prison in Pennsylvania had a dilemma following this ruling against its holding men on Death Row any longer:What to do with the worst men among 225 Death Row prisoners ordered out of their cells more than one hour a day?The answer: Create a special unit where 48 of the most violent and dangerous men would be kept away from the rest of the Death Row inmates. From 1995 to 1998, Nick Yarris was one of those 48 men who were described as "Monsters & Madmen." What he endured over the course of this one, three-year long segment of his 23 years spent on Death Row was so brutal that he has kept it hidden until now.Be prepared for a ride like no other as Nick takes you inside a special experiment that left four people dead, and left him scarred forever from it all . . .

Monsters & Madmen: A Death Row Experiment

Yarris, Mr. Nick

True Crime

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Accidental Artist: Memoirs of a Flawed & Ignorant Traveller

Vengeance is Mine

Operation Exodus

Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific

Silent Warriors: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific: Large Print Edition

Manhattan North Narcotics: Chasing the Kilo Fairy

Manhattan North Narcotics: Chasing the Kilo Fairy

Deadly Ransom: A Matt Davis Mystery (The Matt Davis Mystery Series)

The Prince and the Passion

Monsters & Madmen: A Death Row Experiment