Self-Styled: Chasing Dr. Robert Vernon Spears

In the early hours of November 16, 1959, a commercial airliner mysteriously plunges into the Gulf of Mexico and quickly becomes one of the most baffling mysteries in aviation history. Presumed dead in the wreckage of Flight 967, ticketed passenger Dr. Robert Vernon Spears is alive and well, speeding west on a southern highway, seizing the chance to leave his past behind--a past that defies all belief.
But when Dr. Spears' old friend is also discovered missing, a more sinister plot begins to emerge. 
In the months that follow, the nation is spellbound by bizarre revelations of substituted passengers, hypnosis, deception, and hidden identities--dramatized across the headlines through a soap-opera rivalry between the wives of the two missing men. Each new twist is stranger than the last, as a larger web of political bribery, police corruption, crime, and deception is slowly uncovered. In a feature 1960 cover story, Life magazine concluded it was "a case so bizarre that even the most imaginative mystery writer would hesitate to use the plot." 
Yet, as incredible as this seemed at the time, it was still only a fraction of a much larger story spanning decades--of imposters, society romance, underground abortion rings, Hollywood connections, forgery, aliases, artful dodgers, and naturopathic quackery--with a cast of characters to match. Each player on a trajectory toward involvement, in one form or another, in the Flight 967 enigma. At the center was one of America's most prolific yet mysterious confidence men--a kind man, a gentleman, and a model husband. In a story that has never been told. Until now.

Biographies & Memoirs

Logan, Alan C.

True Crime

Glass Spider Publishing

THIS LISTING REFERS TO AN EDITION THAT IS NOW OUT OF PRINT. REFER TO "AMERICAN SONS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN (40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)" AVAILABLE NOW IN HARDCOVER, PAPERBACK, AND E-BOOK. "A beautifully written thriller, an endearing love story, a compelling narrative of survival and redemption... full of new details, probing personal revelations, and twists and turns that keep you flipping pages as fast as you can." - Robert Lindsey, author of The Falcon and the Snowman "A compelling, immersive memoir of crime, punishment, and the redemptive qualities of love and atonement." - Kirkus Reviews The gripping sequel to The Falcon and the Snowman that chronicles the subsequent events in the lives of convicted American spies Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee. In 1977, Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were convicted of selling U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union. Boyce was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment. Lee received a life sentence. The story of their crime, as told in the book and movie The Falcon and the Snowman, was only the beginning of their ordeal. American Sons: The Untold Story of the Falcon and the Snowman picks up where The Falcon and the Snowman left off, chronicling Boyce's daring 1980 prison escape and recapture, and telling the true story of how two of America's youngest convicted spies survived decades in prison. Written by Christopher Boyce, Cait Boyce and Vince Font, American Sons: The Untold Story of the Falcon and the Snowman gives readers a deeply intimate look at the struggles of two men whose actions cost them decades in prison - and how the efforts of a young, idealistic paralegal helped them become free men. An inspiring true story of survival and redemption in the face of insurmountable odds.

American Sons: The Untold Story of the Falcon and the Snowman

Boyce, Christopher

Boyce, Cait

Font, Vince

Community & Culture

DreamWake, a device designed to induce and network dreams. The world was instantly taken with this new technological marvel. When a group of hackers attack the system, the creators form a unique team to stop the attacks. Jane is the first ever dream forensics detective, and finds herself drawn to an unusual hacker. Sam can do things others can't, but has a haunting secret. Together with psychologists, gamers, and the creators, these two must learn to work together before the hackers turn the dream world into a nightmare.

Dreamwake

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Jordan Bell

Science Fiction

Did you know that Utah was the birthplace of the inventors of the Frisbee, the video game, and the traffic light? Headphones? Yep, those are from Utah, too. The state was also home to one of the most infamous outlaws in American history. In this delightful and informative book, learn things you never knew about Utah—from fry sauce, funeral potatoes, and Jell-O, to dinosaurs, pioneers, and mountain men. Utah: By Kids, For Kids is the incredible product of some of Utah’s own rising generation. Written and illustrated by middle schoolers, this book provides: • Fun and easy-to-read articles—perfect for road trips, summer learning, and family activities! • Great supplemental material for 4th and 7th grade teachers. • Helps instill pride and appreciation for our nation’s 45th state. Think you know Utah? Well, think again!

Utah: By Kids, For Kids

Education & Teaching

Academy, Venture

Schools & Teaching

When doctors tell her that her cancer is incurable, Rachel resigns herself to her fate, until a mysterious man named Sylvio approaches her with a possible cure — one that will come at the cost of her freedom, and possibly, her soul. With nothing left to lose, Rachel agrees to Sylvio's proposal. Soon, she is swept into a surreal world where she learns that the preternatural beings of legend — vampires, witches, and werewolves — are all very real. Sylvio: The Preternatural follows Rachel's extraordinary journey of survival and self-discovery, where she finds that not all preternatural beings are evil. It's the choices we make and the actions we take that define who we truly are.

Sylvio: The Preternatural

R.E. Beebe

How do you forget the worst moments of your past—and should you? Seven years after his father committed suicide and his mother vanished, these questions still haunt Vahn. When his recurring nightmares of the past become all too real, Vahn realizes it’s time to put his past behind him. But just as he’s about to make a decision that will forever change his life, FreePort City is thrown into chaos. What began as an attempt to come to terms with the past becomes a fight for survival and a struggle to escape a city under siege. With the city crumbling around him and his life in jeopardy, Vahn begins to realize that, though the past can’t be changed, he does not have to be bound by it. But in order to move on, he must first survive.

End of the Past: Book One: A Disparia Novel

Bonn Turkington

Never Let Me Go is the true story of Nicole Lowe, a teenage runaway who lived on the streets from the ages of thirteen to sixteen. As a member of a gothic cult in the 1990s, Lowe survived homelessness, drug abuse, physical violence, and sexual assault. The story of her rise from the streets of Salt Lake City to her eventual position as Utah Assistant Attorney General in the Child Protection Division stands as a towering inspiration for troubled youth, and a bold testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. “Never Let Me Go is a brief trip into the mind of a headstrong runaway who by all accounts has slipped away—maybe too far for redemption. But Lowe’s memoir shows that young people who’ve gone astray don’t have to change who they are to change the direction their life is going. Throughout the book, Lowe seamlessly transitions between detailed accounts of her own hardships, and the hardships that, as an adult, she would eventually help others to overcome.” – Whittney Evans (KUER Radio) “A fascinating look at why a young woman with a safe home would choose to be homeless. The pain, confusion and hopelessness Nicole Lowe describes, drawing from her adolescent journals and poems, is searing and raw. Writing this book took courage. Juxtaposing the choices she made as a teenager with the choices made by people she encounters in the child protection division offers a stark illustration of how badly things can go wrong for some kids, and how the right support and motivation can make all the difference for others. This would be an important work for anyone who knows a teenager prone to depression, drug use, isolation or suicide.” – Julie Rose (BYU Radio)

Never Let Me Go: A Memoir

Nicole Lowe

American Sons: The Untold Story of the Falcon and the Snowman (40th Anniversary Edition)

Forty years before the names Snowden and Manning entered the world's cultural lexicon, Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee became America's youngest convicted spies--condemned to federal prison in 1977 for their roles in one of the most highly publicized espionage cases in Cold War history.Yet the story of their crime, as told in the book and movie THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN, was only the beginning.Locked away in some of the country's most violent and inhospitable prisons, Boyce and Lee survived repeated attempts on their lives and years of solitary confinement before a young and idealistic paralegal, Cait Mills, attempted to put them on the path to freedom. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, Mills' determination to continue her work while battling the illness ultimately changed all three of their lives.AMERICAN SONS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN is an incredible true story told by the people who lived it--a narrative of survival against impossible odds, a case study on the indomitability of the human spirit, and a testament to the transformative power of forgiveness.The 40th Anniversary Edition of AMERICAN SONS includes new and expanded content, including over a dozen articles written by Christopher Boyce for the Minneapolis Star Tribune during the late '80s and early '90s that shed a stark light on life inside prison walls.

In a rural Kenyan village, nineteen-year-old Hannah Blake labors alongside her American parents to provide healthcare for a tight-knit tribal community steeped in culture and tradition. But it is impossible for her to deny her true north—her spiritual connection to the wild creatures of the African savanna. When a lion cub is orphaned, Hannah instinctively comes to its rescue and the two form an unbreakable bond. Her unbridled passion to protect animals leads to a crossroads with a poacher, creating a dangerous enemy and unintentionally setting off a chain of events that leaves her life in shambles. Forced to flee to America, she faces an unknown future. Alone in a foreign land and surrounded by cold hearted strangers, she is certain she will never know happiness again, until she finds comfort in the companionship of a handsome young college professor. Hannah senses a powerful shared connection with Sam Daniels, but since he is both her teacher and a taken man, anything more than friendship seems unthinkable. In her journey beyond the savanna, Hannah must find a reason to believe, a way to forgive, and the courage to trust in her wild heart again.

Beyond the Savanna

Romance

Maryann Martinsen

Action & Adventure

Valeen Martin lives a quiet, isolated life. She left behind a painful past and all her secrets when she moved into the peaceful mountain town of Chestnut Cove. But the nightmares have started again, and the sensations have grown stronger and more frequent. Valeen calls on her only friend Laura for support, and they soon find themselves thrown into an unimaginable reality and unthinkable danger—bringing them face to face with the darker side of humanity: a man who thrives on mayhem and wants nothing more than to destroy this world's existence. A battle begins within Valeen and the outside forces she is just now beginning to understand. She must choose to live a life without her loved ones or give her life to save them. The Light Worker takes readers on a suspenseful fantasy, opening a realm of possibilities that lives within us all.

The Light Worker

Literature & Fiction

Kathleen Bradford

Genre Fiction

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