Unexpected Cargo (A Colt Dawson Novel Book 1)

In my honest opinion, you do not 'need to like this genre in order to enjoy this book. Tram Taylor is married and has a couple of children. His wife works full-time, and Tram owns a comic book store called Fantasy Land, which is quite prolific. He has a huge business going on here, including great success on Ebay. Tram goes into work one day, and finds his store has been turned over. What is going on? Not only does he find his store like this, but he has to go outside to the garbage dumpster and he finds a dead body in it! Tram calls the police, but says nothing about the dead body.

For some reason he feels he has to keep this part of what he found quiet for now. Later we find out why he has a gut feeling about this dead body. The Police start inquiring about items that were brought into his store the day before and traded. The next thing Tram knows is his store is being searched in every nook and cranny by the police, as well. The police are looking for something that they don't even know what it is they are looking for.

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They feel that something that was traded in his store the day before must have something inside of it. Tram is questioned relentlessly. The police include Tram's computer in their search as well. It is his ebay account, in particular, to be exact that they are focusing on. The police inform him someone has been trading in his account other than the person he has given permission to. Is the guy who has the permission to handle the ebay account guilty of what is going on?

Can he be trusted? What exactly is going on? What are the police looking for? The police don't even know exactly what they are looking for. Something BIG is going on, and no one knows exactly what it is. Meanwhile, Tram is still keeping quiet about the dead body in the dumpster. This is the last thing he needs the police to find out about. Tram feels if the police find out about this, they just might think he has something to do with all of this. A couple of Detectives are assigned to Tram to help him and the whole case.

According to them a man by the name of Don Johnson, who happens to be an officer on the force, is being accused of being a part of what has happened to Tram's store and what is going on. They find out something about someone bringing in something to trade that has something in it which is VERY valuable. Doesn't this sound confusing? What could this possibly be? What is this something the police are looking for?

He keeps trying to make heads and tales about what is happening. Tram then figures out he is being followed and watched. He knows how this works. He had once attended and graduated from the Police Academy. He figured that ruined his entire chance of ever becoming a police officer. These must be the same people who had broken into his store who has now taken his wife hostage. Now Tram is worried about his children. He is right to worry about them because the next thing he knows is the place he has hidden his children at has been found out by these people who took his wife.

They let Tram know they know where his children are. Tram finds out something about a Flashcard? They have accused Tram of having this Flashcard, and they want it back. They are serious in their threats about killing his wife, and they even record a video of her last words, so they claim, and they do something to her to make him convinced she is dead.

Tram no longer knows who to trust, especially when he ends up in a high speed chase by Don Johnson, the accused. This story is so full of action and suspense. We never know what is going to happen next. Just like Tram, we don't know who to trust, who is the good guy, who are the bad guys. This stunning debut pulls off the rare feat of drawing about music with authenticity and charm. Positive Kirkus As Wilson acknowledges, Graves has been the subject of several well-regarded biographies.

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Positive Kirkus Recounted with deadpan British wit and irony Newcomers are advised, however, that the frequent references to previous events and episodes may prove confusing even as they enrich the context. The one aspect that lacks real depth is the magic, which is flatly Harry Potter—ish Lively and amusing and different. Mixed Publishers Weekly More funny than memorable, with the plot overshadowed by the laugh-out-loud prose At more than pages, it is around twice as long as the norm for graphic narratives, and Anderson does a solid job with the narrative arc, showing how the young ardent idealist, educated as a physician, became synonymous with heroic revolutionary commitment, which ultimately led to his falling out with Fidel Castro On the visual level, it succeeds brilliantly, with the sweeping scale of the illustrations taking the measure of the man and his legacy.

However, the necessary abridgement of text falls somewhere between simplifying his story enough to capture a younger readership and retaining enough of its context and complexity to satisfy those for whom this would not be an introduction A valiant effort and a visual triumph, though the necessary abridgment compromises the depth. An affecting and original thrill ride highlighting the bond between two friends put in a horrible situation by actual Chinese government policies.

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Her visit to a sex doll factory provides a future-forward glance at the race to capitalize on this fascinating and lucrative niche market An immensely absorbing and provocative book. He clearly illuminates both the promise and the peril of driverless vehicles An invigorating bit of future-trend prognosticating, generally positive, if warning direly of global gridlock if trends continue. Urban planners, architects, and transportation activists will definitely want to take note.

Previous biographies came from past lovers and friends, and each seemed to have an agenda, often salacious. Griffin goes a long way toward rectifying this issue, casting a respectful light on some fresh as well as familiar details. Throughout, [Griffin] provides a balanced, multifaceted view of his subject Despite a colorful cast of characters that ranges from Hollywood royalty to Newport Beach party boys, Hudson himself remains a cipher. Positive Publishers Weekly Kate Granger, the heroine of this well-crafted supernatural thriller from Webb Well-delineated characters and a suspenseful plot make this a winner.

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The most famous, Cleopatra, was an exception, for Cooney reckons her a failure, having tied her fortunes too closely to a man Cooney provides welcome insights into pharaonic politics while bringing numerous little-known Egyptian women to the fore. Attempting to draw parallels between the pharaohs and contemporary rock stars and politicians, Cooney occasionally asks too much of her narrative. In an era of McCarthy-ite redbaiting and witch-hunting, how could scientists with leftist affiliations keep on working on classified projects related to that struggle against the Communist bloc?

A strong contribution to the history of modern science. She writes informatively about the political events and issues that influenced American policymakers, among them the Soviet launch of Sputnik and the debate over atomic weapons proliferation. Wolfe also focuses on how, as the Cold War progressed, the CIA, in service to using the American scientific community as a weapon of propaganda, became increasingly involved in influencing or controlling the exchange of scientific information between scientists in the U.

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A good writer as well as a specialist in black holes, Impey works hard and mostly successfully to illuminate complex phenomena without resorting to the TV documentary magic show entertainment trumping explanation and includes plenty of personal anecdotes, imaginative analogies, and useful illustrations. Readers who remember freshman college physics or astronomy will have an easier time, but few will regret encountering such irresistible astrophysical wonders.

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A well-rendered, harrowing book about dire circumstances. Meijer is an expert at worldbuilding, and the narrative she spins is fractured across fairy tale, mythology, and the occult. Broken into lines, the story becomes even more propulsive and strange While Meijer is sometimes stronger at creating an overall effect than at landing individual lines, the result is still memorable, strange, and haunting Passages crackle with breathtakingly fresh images Positive Publishers Weekly Charming, confident The portrayal of groups of normal people falling into mob violence and hatred of the other groups is genuinely unnerving, and Tanzer resists simplistic moral takes.

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Readers will be riveted until then. Now, with The Future is Female! Ain , both from And that is the case—to a point The selection of pulp stories is somewhat questionable. These issues aside, make no mistake: The quality of the stories here is unassailable The Future is Female!: Positive Publishers Weekly These 25 distinguished short SF stories from the s to the s evince the important early contributions made to the genre by women authors, who were intrigued by its openness to hitherto unexplored experiences An elegant work of suggestion and misdirection.

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Tata brings back Jake Mahegan for another realistic, high-stakes military adventure While some of the details of this plot are a little vague, the general direction of the narrative is believable, and the main characters, while lacking development, get into copious amounts of action A very readable and contemporary military action story. Camilla clashes with her male boss, who sidelines her and dictates her approach to stories. It makes for a dramatic opening, but Soria has to spend the rest of the book filling in the background This is a thrilling adventure story.

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While the title is the literary version of click-bait, the book is chock-full of hard-hitting real talk. Rave Publishers Weekly Eastern European studies professor Ghodsee expands her viral New York Times op-ed into a passionate but reasoned feminist socialist manifesto for the 21st century. Positive The Guardian Jonathan Coe, in his expansive and often very funny Middle England , is the first author to address our current crisis of national identity using the form that feels most suited to the task While we want everything we read at the moment to speak with the voice of our own particular echo chamber, Coe — a writer of uncommon decency — reminds us that the way out of this mess is through moderation, through compromise, through that age-old English ability to laugh at ourselves.

New, inventive, different — we should be reading more Japanese crime fiction. Newcomer is just as clever, with the structure itself leading to so many red herrings. Rave Quill and Quire Brimming with the fantastic and strange Leroux is a fearless writer who invokes fable with sure-footed confidence A number of the Victorias are defined as arrows pointing north. A testament to the power of fable and myth, Madame Victoria is a triumphant feat of storytelling. Parker fans will look forward to seeing what Lupica does with Sunny in her next outing.

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This is an utterly engrossing novel. Positive Kirkus Harvey has subtly crafted a complex narrative A dazzling, challenging read but one worth taking on. Positive Kirkus Fans will appreciate early sections recounting the search for obscure albums and the necessity of playing dilapidated venues The introduction, moreover, is discordantly jokey.

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Sincerity is what bolsters this book. Tweedy writes movingly about his parents, his wife and children, and his desire to find an artistic home for his band Thoughtful, earnest reflections on family, creative integrity, and a life in music. Positive Publishers Weekly [A] sincere, affable memoir Tweedy tells a wonderfully unassuming story of a music-filled life. Sergey and Marina Dyachenko, Trans. Rave Kirkus Vacationing at the beach with her mom, year-old Sasha Samokhina reacts with terror when a mysterious man in dark sunglasses starts following her around and staring at her.

There, Sasha and her fellow students must memorize long passages of gibberish, solve koanlike math problems, and listen to deadening recordings of silence, all without a single error or misstep, or the people they love will die Although it fits squarely in the popular school-for-magicians genre, this dark, ambitious, and intellectually strenuous novel will feel like a fresh revelation to fantasy readers glutted with Western wish-fulfillment narratives. According to Shell, Americans as a people must change their way of determining what constitutes a good job and even upend the concept of work as they know it.

Rave Kirkus Moving beyond the standard courtroom drama, Somerset Maugham Award winner Thompson painstakingly details the life and death of Edith Thompson, an Essex woman who gained notoriety in as she and her lover stood trial for the murder of her husband This meticulously researched account of a fatal love affair carefully questions the nature of guilt and capital punishment in polite society, offering up a more profound lesson than is likely to be found in a typical true crime novel.

Rave Kirkus As in his Stockholm Noir trilogy, Lapidus plots on an epic scale; if you think one plotline is beginning to flag, just wait for new details about his double-crossing gangsters, his two-faced socialites, and his hard-used heroine and her unlikely swain. Even better, he produces a climactic surprise that really does tie many of the strands of this untidy saga together.

Part sequel, part rehash of unfinished business from Stockholm Delete. Lapidus overdoes the melodrama at times as the various stories converge on the somewhat contrived ending, but his picture of Swedish social debilitation is powerful stuff. Mixed The Economist Sentine , an exhaustive account of the origins of the Statue of Liberty, takes the reader back to a time—almost impossible to imagine now—when the great green lady did not preside over New York Harbour It is an early indication that Sentinel could have done with some energetic editing, and not only because the book does not earn its page length.

A sharper focus would have better served her bid to uncover the motives of the men who made Liberty stand tall at the southern tip of Manhattan island.

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Her intriguing text moves organically Applied Ballardianism begins, and fitfully continues, as a book about writing a PhD thesis, from first enthusiasms to ultimate failures: This is a book of critical epistemology, of questioning what it is we know, what it is we can know, about and through literary texts. The refracted fluorescence of our own critical passions and compulsions visits us outlandishly, like lights in the sky. Still, those with a taste for creepy suspense will be rewarded.

He immediately finds that his new home is barely survivable: The street is overrun with vermin and garbage, stink pervades the air, his job is suddenly postponed, and his only suitcase is stolen as soon as he hits town.

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He receives no explanation, and nobody there or at home is looking out for his welfare. Then things really start to go wrong Lively and intelligent reading. Iain Dey and Douglas Buck. Their detailed account depicts a man whose interest in how things work dated to childhood Since no autopsy was ever performed, such a hypothesis is unfounded by facts. Positive Publishers Weekly Farfetched Mixed Kirkus An action-packed treat for conspiracy theorists that more skeptical readers may find hard to swallow.

Callaghan skillfully balances both the intricacies of the 17th-century Dutch art world and the religious persecution of the time, making this a dextrously woven and engrossing historical novel. Positive Kirkus An irreverent, quasi-clinical narrative thick with witty anecdotes and hilarious asides Mixed Publishers Weekly Explores the history and treatment of hangovers with humor and an amiable style, hindered by disorganization and gratuitous length Winword writes with authoritative enthusiasm Focusing on the personalities behind these epochal bands, the author stays more on the surface than other recent assessments, but his knowing humor will appeal to younger fans and those who were there A savvy reminiscence of the era when punk finally paid its debt to society.

Positive Publishers Weekly Energetic Tales of the macabre existed long before the war, but the author argues that the war remains the true wellspring of the modern genre. His evidence makes a persuasive case, up to a point A mixed bag studded with insights and flaws. Poole, who tends to conflate his personal tastes with high art, fires pre-emptive strikes against critics dismissive of the horror genre, but he fails to accept the legitimate reasons why these judgments hold sway.

Mixed Publishers Weekly In this thoroughly engrossing cultural study, Poole, a history professor at the College of Charleston, persuasively argues that the birth of horror as a genre is rooted in the unprecedented destruction and carnage of WWI In fact, the suspects nearly had to take a number at police headquarters.

She, in fact, is one of the many suspects because she is identified by a local resident as running from the scene of the crime Hacking his way through a tangle of conflicting stories is a tough job, but the introspective detective is up to the task. Only the most careful readers, undistracted by his satire, will figure out whodunit. The narrative flows along at a good clip, with eddies of philosophy and humor.

The witty dialogue perfectly matches the multifaceted characters. Those fond of CSI gadgetry will have to look elsewhere. While fascinated with the Bogles, Butterfield never loses sight of a significant question: Why is the intergenerational transmission of violence so powerful in countless specific families?

The occasional shoehorning of academic theories into the Bogle narrative barely mars an outstanding book of sociology and criminology. Butterfield convincingly argues that mass incarceration becomes a vicious cycle in this insightful and moving group biography. Positive Kirkus There is much that is overlapping and repetitive There are so many bizarre turns to this ongoing saga that Abramson fears the truth will take many years to come to light.

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Choose a train, car, boat or bicycle and follow its path with your finger to see who will win the race in this interactive adventure featuring die-cuts and gatefolds. Over the ocean and up with the birds. But one day, she hears the whispers: A modern-day fable about believing in yourself — and flying wherever you want to go. Rhythmic verse and gentle illustrations of simple everyday pleasures in this counting journey both soothe and delight. Meet Cuddle Bear — the unforgettable hero with hugs for everyone! Cuddle Bear has plenty of hugs to go around.

Can Oscar catch him before the witching hour is up? Enter a magical world where dinosaurs and knights have come to life in this fact-filled, lift-the-flap caper! He can conjure up a bunny, a chicken and even the king of the jungle! But can he make a dragon disappear? A wonderfully funny alphabet adventure filled with letters, magic and vibrant color.

Climb inside while you still can with Dan, Beep! A wonderful read-aloud rhyming tale about finding and being a friend — whoever you are, wherever you are. Which dog are you like? Check the mirror in the back of the book to see. Or just doggone happy to have a new dog book to share?

While Farmer Dougal sleeps, Sheep and his animal friends board the tractor and take turns making noises. By John Kane Ages: Every day Jessica brings her cardboard box filled with something different to share. Until, finally, she discovers that all she truly needs to share is herself. What if they laugh? Until finally, Jonathan James has a question of his own: Bright, simple illustrations, rounded corners and cardstock pages make it perfect for the very young. Shake, stir, mix, bake. This little dinosaur just loves cake!

Patrick Lewis rejoices in this calendar of dizzy days, celebrating them all in poetic style. Billy and Bee have so much fun at playgroup! Everyone will want to go too! Bright and friendly illustrations and simple, gentle text capture the the range of emotions that come with new experiences. A friendly retelling just right for reading aloud with two perforated punch-out masks to let little ones play along.

Ludwig and his friends live in a book, but Ludwig yearns to explore the universe. Kitten lovers will cheer with Fran as she eagerly learns lots of tips to keep her new kitten healthy and happy. Sam really wants a puppy, but first he must learn how to care for one - a heartwarming story from a renowned vet introducing the joys and responsibilities of owning a pet. This picture book with its simple rhyming text not only presents basic colors, but also helps children explore and understand emotions and feelings through them, fostering discussion and inspiring the budding artist.

Arnold the pink lion lives an idyllic life with his flamingo family, until a group of lions comes along… A funny and friendly picture book with a heartwarming story about always being yourself. He really needs his sleep. Packed with amazing vehicles competing in this energetic no-holdsbarred race, children will love poring over the detailed spreads long after the race has finished … The perfect book for children that love vehicles!

With a simple, easy-to-follow structure and bold, quirky imagery, this picture book allows young readers to choose their own characters, settings and plots in an imaginative, unique storytelling experience. A rollicking, rhyming text filled with action and noise that begs to be read aloud, combines with playful, energetic art to make this one perfect for story time … or anytime!

The companion title to Paint Me a Picture, this book celebrates the joy, imagination and value in storytelling in all its forms, inspiring the writer and artist in everyone. By Kathryn Dennis Ages: What do worms eat? So he sets off to find the answers, until finally a wise man points Mouse to the one place that has them all - the library. Illustration from Too Many Questions!

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This rollicking, rhyming garden story will have readers tapping their toes as they count the too-many tomatoes overgrowing the garden, the building, the block … and more! Open the book one way to explore the town scene and then flip the book over to delve into the country landscape. A mini glossary for each main image features tiny pictures picked out from the main scene.

An intricate, factfilled pop-up book full of surprises! Go on a journey of discovery in this innovative pop-up book that includes the lush rain forest, a mysterious underwater kingdom and the secret world beneath the streets. Under the snowy mountain, animals have dug burrows in which to hibernate, and deep under the ground you can find hidden treasures such as ancient artifacts and dinosaur fossils. A short synopsis followed by a simple, illustrated narrative introduces ten classic ballets. Then comes the fun of trying to spot the characters in the detailed spreads that follow along with the special ballerina gracefully pirouetting in each one!

Spot William Shakespeare and a selection of his colorful characters from ten of his best-loved plays! Includes illustrated synopses and search-and-find spreads. With so many fun things, how will Danny decide what to do today? But will his bad mood spoil the whole day? Jack is feeling angry because his best friend got the solo that he wanted. But when things go wrong on concert night, can Jack save the day? He really wants to kick a goal, but the coach has made him goalie. Jack has made the best robot suit for a costume party. But will the other kids think a homemade costume is silly?

What will happen if he leaves it until the last minute? But will Jack let his worrying get in the way of having fun? But will he be able to face his fears and still have an awesome time? Can they work together to win? They have heaps of fun together! But what happens when Billie comes back? But what will he do when his best friend is too sick to come? When Jack hurts his ankle, he tries really hard not to cry. Surely he can be braver than that!

Jack loves camping at the beach. He can sleep in a tent, make campfires and go exploring! But will his adventures take him too far? Jack is selling his old toys to make some pocket money. But when he sees other kids having fun with his stuff, will he regret the whole idea? But is Billie really cut out to be a ballerina? If only everyone would listen to her! How can Billie prove that girls can play soccer, too? And maybe just a little bit scary. Are they really big enough to camp all on their own? Billie is the best hairdresser ever! She has lots of fun things planned! Now she just has to wait for her friends to show up ….

But now Rebecca wants to be her best friend.

Will Billie have to choose? Billie is going on a plane to visit her grandma!

They are going to do so many fun things together. Nothing can go wrong with this vacation Billie finds a tiny bottle at the beach. Is there a secret message from a pirate? Billie has a broken arm! Especially if she adds in a crocodile …. Billie has to keep everything away from him. Especially the tower she made for her school project! But what happens when the new girl starts to copy everything Billie does?

Will Billie be too scared to swim in the deep end? They make her feel so grown up! But is Billie grown up enough to handle the scary movies they like? Brown and her friends explore the mystery of the spooky house at the end of the street. It seems to be written in code! Billie and the Secret Mystery Club have a new case to solve: Everyone suspects Benny, but could they all be wrong?

Could it be the gardener? Or the neighbor who just made a huge batch of strawberry jam? Who would have done such a terrible thing? The SMC is on the case! Billie and the Secret Mystery Club have been given a very important case to solve for the principal at school -- a missing time capsule!

Lily is frightened when the midnight owl hoots during the night. She thinks the midnight owl sounds friendly. Will Lily always be afraid of him? Lily loves the ring she finds in the moss garden. It makes a wonderful wading pool. But the ring belongs to a small human. Will Lily have to return it? So she wishes on a dandelion seed for a real princess crown. Will her wish come true? Lily wants to play her new silver elf flute at the Grand Elf Concert.

But she can only make horrible whiffling sounds with it. Will she get to play at the concert? Today he begins his first case as an undercover police dog. Today Fizz starts his training to become an undercover police dog. The police dog tryouts were hard, and skills training will be even harder. Stamp is having a pawfectly wonderful time driving around Australia with his owner, James, and his terrier friend Ace, meeting new friends and ending up on some wild adventures, too!

Some tourists are lost in the hot and dusty desert of the outback. Jeanie and I called her.