Stay Close

Stay Close Review

Harlan Coben follows four consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers with a stand-alone thriller in the vein of his beloved breakout novels Caught and Hold Tight.

Megan is a suburban soccer mom who once upon a time walked on the wild side. Now she's got two kids, a perfect husband, a picket fence, and a growing sense of dissatisfaction. Ray used to be a talented documentary photographer, but at age forty he finds himself in a dead- end job posing as a paparazzo pandering to celebrity-obsessed rich kids. Jack is a detective who can't let go of a cold case-a local husband and father disappeared seventeen years ago, and Jack spends the anniversary every year visiting a house frozen in time, the missing man's family still waiting, his slippers left by the recliner as if he might show up any moment to step into them.

Three people living lives they never wanted, hiding secrets that even those closest to them would never suspect, will find that the past doesn't recede. Even as the terrible consequences of long-ago events crash together in the present and threaten to ruin lives, they will come to the startling realization that they may not want to forget the past at all. And as each confronts the dark side of the American Dream- the boredom of a nice suburban life, the excitement of temptation, the desperation and hunger that can lurk behind even the prettiest facades- they will discover the hard truth that the line between one kind of life and another can be as whisper-thin as a heartbeat.

With his trademark combination of page-turning thrills and unrivaled insight into the dark shadows that creep into even the happiest communities, Harlan Coben delivers a thriller that cements his status as the master of domestic suspense.

Assignment: Kowloon Hotel (Jack Tangiers Thriller)

Assignment: Kowloon Hotel (Jack Tangiers Thriller) Review

In his most dangerous and personal case yet, Jack Tangiers makes a promise to a mysterious Hong Kong woman that he will not let her be murdered. What follows next is an edgy thriller of unimaginable scope. (400 pages)

Cover art by Harry Bennett.

The ASSIGNMENT thrillers can be read in any order.

JACK TANGIERS THRILLERS
Assignment: A Twist of Blond
Assignment: Dead in Bangkok
Assignment: Tokyo Moon
Assignment: Kowloon Hotel
Assignment: To Raid A Tomb
Assignment: Voodoo Street
Assignment: Dark Hunger
Assignment: Lawyer Prey
Assignment: Island Girl

JACK BAHAMAS THRILLERS
Assignment: The Scroll File
Assignment: To Kill A Spy
Assignment: To Trap A Lawyer

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR:

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “A heap of reading ecstasy. This book, in my humble opinion, is a masterpiece.”

SPINETINGLER MAGAZINE: “This is one book you will have trouble putting down from page one. The author has done a fabulous job of pulling the reader in and keeping them there. He has a great knack at switching from one part of the story to another at just the right time. He will keep you wondering what is going on until the last page. There are lots of twists and turns and suspense.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “A page-turner of a read that is, mildly put, spectacular. ... A fine, fine read and a highly recommended buy.”

LIBRARY JOURNAL: This thriller is a "fast, dynamic ride. It is a racy thrill ride that turns and twists with each burst of action."

KIRKUS REVIEWS: “This novel has a riveting plot.”

CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE: The author “is destined to be crowned the new king of the thriller."

BOOKLIST: This thriller “successfully pairs an intriguing premise and solid suspense.”

CURLED UP WITH A GOOD BOOK: “It’s a real page-turner, fast-paced and loaded with nerve-wracking tension.”

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: “When it comes to suspense filled thrillers, nobody electrifies the reader more with a crime novel than, R.S. Nolte. His remarkable style of writing and rich use of dialogue grabbed me from his first novel. He is so entertaining; he continuously leaves the reader with the fear of the unknown and yet, still wanting more.”

NEW MYSTERY READER MAGAZINE: “Another winner! For thriller and dark mystery fans, talented author R.S. Nolte has produced a story you won't be able to put down until you turn that last page.***A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading. You'll want to read all of this author's tales. They get better and better.”

This book was previously published under the name Dead in Hong Kong and/or Bad Laws.

Mel Bay Tuning the Guitar by Ear

Mel Bay Tuning the Guitar by Ear Review

The most complete guitar tuning method ever published. Written by one of America's leading guitar teachers and designed for all guitarists, from beginners to professionals, this book offers a practical new approach to tuning the guitar. This system is equally effective for all types of guitars and even includes the principal alternate tunings used in classic guitar performance: dropped-D, low-G (DGDGBE), and the lowered third string (G to F#) but otherwise normal tuning often used to emulate the lute or vihuela. Using the principles described in this book and conveyed purely through diagrams, any guitarists can learn to tune with precision and confidence.

Turnaround: Crisis, Leadership, and the Olympic Games

Turnaround: Crisis, Leadership, and the Olympic Games Review

Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney gives you the inside story on how he rescued the Salt Lake City Olympics--and how his own brand of leadership makes him one of the Republican Party's most compelling new stars.

The Taboo Lawyers (Nick Teffinger Thriller 16 - Novella)

The Taboo Lawyers (Nick Teffinger Thriller 16 - Novella) Review

In this riveting novella (75 pages) from thriller author R.J. Jagger, Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger finds himself entangled in the taboo world of a beautiful young private investigator who is gathering evidence for a upcoming criminal trial in which Teffinger will be a key witness.

PRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF R.J. JAGGER:

WITNESS CHASE
“Witness Chase is a terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller.”
--J.A. Konrath

“The pace never slows in this noir thriller.”
--Carolyn G. Hart

BAD CLIENT
“As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline.”
--Library Journal

LAWYER TRAP
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. Stuffed with gratuitous sex and over-the-top violence, this novel has a riveting plot"
--Kirkus Reviews

“Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson–­style page-turner”
--Library Journal

PRETTY LITTLE LAWYER
A “clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense.”
--Foreword Magazine

ATTORNEY'S RUN
“Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning.”
--Booklist

NEVER DEAD
“This is one of the best thrillers I’ve read yet.”
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Way creepy, a little taudry, but boatloads of fun.”
--Booklist

CLIENT TRAP
Nick Teffinger "knows he shouldn’t let a woman get in the way of investigating his latest case, but that’s the way this homicide detective rolls. *** A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, Teffinger is old school all the way—and that means good retro fun.”
--Booklist

“Hard-boiled thrills with an electric jolt of the occult.”
--Mario Acevedo

Jagger’s “hottest creation. A superb thriller and an exceptional read.”
--Midwest Book Review

ANCIENT PREY
"A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Brilliant! Ancient Prey held me glued to the edge of my seat and kept me in wonder of what was around the next corner of this spine-tingling, sensational work of fiction.”
--Midwest Book Review

A TWIST OF SIN
Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger "leaves for Japan on an unsanctioned pursuit. As [Teffinger] draws closer to the killer, more victims are discovered, and the pattern of a twisted murderer revealed. Drawn into the intrigue is a cast of provocative characters who move in and out of Tokyo’s gritty underworld. Verdict This fast-paced book offers fans of commercial thrillers a twisty, action-packed thrill ride."
--Library Journal

This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It’s a tremendous read.”
--Foreword Reviews

DEAD IN HONG KONG
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

ALLEY LAWYER
“I love the way this man writes! I adore his style. There is something about it that makes me feel as if I’m someplace I’m not supposed to be, seeing things I’m not supposed to see and that is so delicious.”
--Rebecca Forester, USA Today Bestselling Author

POSH

POSH Review

Inside Manhattan’s private school world of fast-paced over-the-top entitlement and superficial gloss lurk many secrets—the secrets of emotionally charged teenage and adult lives. In this eloquent novel set during one class’s senior year at the Griffin School, among the queen bees and the wannabes, Michael Avery and Julianne Coopersmith begin a relationship.  Their backgrounds are so different—he’s beyond privileged and rich, her mother is a writer who drives a cab—but it’s the rich boy who ends up being the needy one, with an emotional hole they both believe only Julianne can fill.  Their parents are not immune from internal torture either—Michael’s mother finds it easier to love her Chinese Crested Hairless than her own child, and Julianne’s mother’s protective instincts have unexpected consequences.

Fast-paced, gently satirical, yet deeply felt, Posh is a poignant and knowing novel.

Pro BizTalk 2009

Pro BizTalk 2009 Review

A compendium of best practices and implementation wisdom, Pro BizTalk 2009 is a revision of the highly-successful and best-selling Pro BizTalk 2006. The book has been fully updated to cover developments in BizTalk 2009. You’ll find chapters on topics such as developing WCF-compliant adapters using the WCF LOB adapter SDK, connecting BizTalk to IBM mainframe line-of-business applications and data using the Host Integration Server adapter, and riding the Enterprise Service Bus. All other chapters in the book have been updated to reflect developments in BizTalk 2009.

Pro BizTalk 2009 is based upon real feedback from BizTalk developers. It is written by recognized experts George Dunphy and Sergei Moukhnitski, backed by a team of top-notch co-authors. The book is a labor of love in which the authors share their experiences and expertise to teach you the art of creating a BizTalk solution using the right tools from the BizTalk 2009 toolbox.

• Fully updated to cover developments in BizTalk 2009
• Focuses on the art of creating a BizTalk solution by helping readers choose the right tool from the BizTalk toolbox for the task at hand
• Based upon the real–life experience of authors with many years of practice implementing BizTalk solutions for large enterprises

What you’ll learn

• Create automated business processes that span disparate systems, even for those systems that were developed using disparate technologies.
• Apply each of the tools within BizTalk in their intended manner.
• Tune BizTalk servers for optimal performance.
• Implement sound disaster–recovery plans for BizTalk environments.
• Build for success upon recognized design patterns and best practices.
• Create a solid BizTalk development environment.

Who this book is for

Pro BizTalk 2009 is aimed at two audiences: those developing BizTalk solutions and those who must manage the BizTalk servers upon which those solutions deploy. Both camps must have a working knowledge of the other side. Developers will find in this book an excellent guide to programming effectively with BizTalk. Administrators will find what they need to smoothly deploy BizTalk–based solutions.

Table of Contents

1. BizTalk in the Enterprise
2. Starting a New BizTalk Project
3. Thinking Inside the Box
4. Pipelining and Components
5. Pipeline Component Best Practices and Examples
6. BizTalk Design Patterns and Practices
7. What the Maestro Needs to Know: Advanced Orchestration Concepts
8. Playing By the Rules? Use the Business Rule Engine
9. BizTalk Server 2009 Operations
10. Deploying and Managing BizTalk Applications
11. To Tune or Not to Tune? Nobody Should Ask That Question
12. WCF Adapters: Standardizing Your Integration Endpoints
13. WCF LOB Adapter SDK
14. Host Integration Server 2009
15. The Enterprise Service Bus Toolkit 2.0

Fierce Dawn (ParaRealm Book One)

Fierce Dawn (ParaRealm Book One) Review

Spring Break Sale! Grab "Fierce Dawn" for just 99 cents before it returns to its regular price of .99!
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"X-MEN action meets True Blood heat!" *****5 stars
-Ann Charles, Nearly Departed In Deadwood, 2010 Daphne Winner

"Intensely satisfying!"
-Carolyn McCray
Kindle Bestselling author, Heartsblood

Overview:
Snarling teeth, glowing eyes. Someone--something--is after her.

The man who haunts her dreams enters her reality, claiming she's transforming into a changeling--not quite immortal but no longer human. Except nobody wants this change. Not humans, not immortals and least of all her.

Battle lines are drawn and blood spills as the two fight not only for her life, but for mankind's as well.

More Acclaim for Fierce Dawn...
"I want a bumper sticker that says 'Sometimes I feel like Sadie.' What a good read! Non-stop action with a good fantasy/paranormal story."
-Alchemy of Scrawl, Reviewer

"Conspiracy, vampires, human changelings? I dare you to put this fresh take on the genre down!"
-ParaYourNormal, 5 stars

"A stunning premier to a series with huge potential. I'm hooked!"
-Your Need To Read, 5 stars


If you love your heroes with hulk like Wolverine only hotter, you'll love Fierce Dawn.

More Kindle bestsellers by Amber Scott!

***Irish Moon--moon magick, mystery and murder surrounding a love that will make you swoon.

***Soul Search--shapeshifters, deception and betrayal soul deep.

***A Love Soul Deep--one wish, one magical locket, can he stay?

***Wanted--spanning time to find the only one who can set him free.

***Love Lust--so hot, so sweet, to satisfy deep paranormal needs.

***Play Fling--this stupid cupid will split your sides with her antics.

A Mormon in the White House?: 10 Things Every American Should Know about Mitt Romney

A Mormon in the White House?: 10 Things Every American Should Know about Mitt Romney Review

According to author and radio personality Hewitt, Mitt Romney-billionaire venture capitalist, consummate family man, gifted and media-savvy politician-would be unstoppable in the coming presidential race were it not for one niggling line on his resumé: he's a Mormon. In this unashamedly partisan volume, Hewitt attempts to refute the claim that no Mormon could get elected President (along with any other claim that might be made against Romney) while analyzing the former Massachusetts governor's biography and burnishing his conservative and leadership credentials. Hewitt is an agreeable, if inelegant, writer, wise enough to take detours (such as an edifying primer on Mormon history and thought) that stave off tedium. He spends far more time extolling Romney than excoriating his Republican and Democratic opponents. This is an efficient and effective exercise in political hagiography.

Shrinking Violet

Shrinking Violet Review

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The inspiration for the Disney Channel original movie Radio Rebel!

High school senior Teresa Adams is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out—doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tere surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, sassy Sweet T—and to everyone’s shock, she’s a hit! Even Gavin, the only guy in school who she dares to talk to, raves about the mysterious DJ’s awesome taste in music. But when The SLAM announces a songwriting contest—and a prom date with Sweet T is the grand prize—Sweet T’s dream could turn into Tere’s worst nightmare....

An Empty Sky

An Empty Sky Review

Cecil Clemenzi grew up in a Cleveland suburb where he was taunted and bullied from early childhood through adolescence. By the time he graduated from NYU and landed his first job as a runner for the New York Commodity Exchange, he was on his way to becoming an emotionally fragile yet surprisingly determined floor trader. One morning, following a freeze in Florida that sends the price of Orange Juice futures sharply higher, he loses everything in just one trade. Cecil blames another more successful floor trader for his loss and is determined to inflict as much retribution as possible on him. First, through one of his 'connected' relatives, Cecil tries to have the trader's daughter killed. Then he goes after some of his closest family friends. Finally, consumed with paranoia once he realizes his nemesis is now ruthlessly seeking his own revenge, he embarks on a desperate yet somewhat comical road trip that takes him to Laramie, Wyoming, where he unsuccessfully tries to start a new life. Alone, confused, and very afraid, he decides to go back home and meet his fate.

Mel Bay 101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks and Solos

Mel Bay 101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks and Solos Review

In music, the term "bluegrass" describes the hot string-band style pioneered by Kentuckian Bill Monroe, which blends old-time country music with blues rhythms and jazz-influenced improvisation. This book contains 101 authentic bluegrass mandolin licks in the favorite bluegrass keys of C, G, D, and A minor written in notation and tablature. The licks are broken down into phrases of two, four, and eight bars. In addition, several endings and crosspicking licks are included. Each lick is played to a chord progression that is standard in bluegrass, country, and folk music. All 101 examples are recorded on the companion CD with guitar accompaniment at a moderate tempo. Whether you are a fan of old-time country music, traditional bluegrass, or newgrass, you are sure to find lots of great ideas in this new collection of bluegrass licks. So, grab your instrument, put on the CD, pull up a chair, and let's start pickin'.

Toy's Story

Toy's Story Review

Attorney Zatoya Waters has it all, or so it seems. She’s an independent woman who does not need anything or anyone except an occasional friend with excellent benefits to keep her bed warm on a cold winter night. After falling off the Pretty Boy tree repeatedly Zatoya had given up on finding a man of her own. Unfortunately she would soon discover that friends with benefits are not always there when you need something other than sex. Stranded over two hundred miles from home, on a snowy winters night, she does the unimaginable. Zatoya accepts a ride from a handsome stranger. A Stranger who redefines everything she thought she knew about men. A stranger who sets her heart, body and soul on an emotional roller coaster ride that liberates her to let down her guards and give love and commitment just one more try.

Captivating, funny, and oh so sexy the saga of Zatoya Waters and the rich, handsome stranger that challenged her to take another look at love is a sassy, funny but sweet erotic treat. An intriguing look at love, sex, and crazy grown folks’ drama awaits anyone who dares to curl up with this Urban Fairy Tale.

Rolling With The Stones

Rolling With The Stones Review

The Rolling Stones, commonly referred to as the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, epitomize everything that's excessive, lavish, exciting, and powerful about rock music. Here, founding member and bass player Bill Wyman presents an honest and humorous account that serves as a backstage pass to the band's history, from drug busts, to tax exile, to solo careers. Straight from Wyman's huge personal archive, "Rolling with the Stones" features previously unreleased letters, photographs, memorabilia, and personal journals. With over 2000 photographs, more than 45 beautifully designed tour spreads, song lists from every show, and biographies on each band member.

Management

Management Review

Readers discover the confidence to manage and develop the ability to lead with innovative solutions in today's rapidly changing business environment with Daft's marketing-leading MANAGEMENT, 10E. Daft explores the emerging themes and management issues most important for managers in businesses today. Future and current managers learn to look beyond traditional techniques and ideas to tap into a full breadth of management skills. With the best in proven management and new competencies that harness creativity, D.A.F.T. defines Management.

Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity Is Transforming China And Changing the Global Balance of Power

Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity Is Transforming China And Changing the Global Balance of Power Review

This book details the great unreported story of the Chinese giant and its enormously rapid conversion to Christianity and what this change means to the global balance of power.

The Zero Lawyers (Nick Teffinger Thriller 16 - Novella)

The Zero Lawyers (Nick Teffinger Thriller 16 - Novella) Review

In this riveting novella (75 pages) from thriller author R.J. Jagger, Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger finds himself entangled in the dangerous world of a beautiful young private investigator who is gathering evidence for a upcoming criminal trial in which Teffinger will be a key witness.

PRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF R.J. JAGGER:

WITNESS CHASE
“Witness Chase is a terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller.”
--J.A. Konrath

“The pace never slows in this noir thriller.”
--Carolyn G. Hart

BAD CLIENT
“As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline.”
--Library Journal

LAWYER TRAP
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. Stuffed with gratuitous sex and over-the-top violence, this novel has a riveting plot"
--Kirkus Reviews

“Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson–­style page-turner”
--Library Journal

PRETTY LITTLE LAWYER
A “clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense.”
--Foreword Magazine

ATTORNEY'S RUN
“Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning.”
--Booklist

NEVER DEAD
“This is one of the best thrillers I’ve read yet.”
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Way creepy, a little taudry, but boatloads of fun.”
--Booklist

CLIENT TRAP
Nick Teffinger "knows he shouldn’t let a woman get in the way of investigating his latest case, but that’s the way this homicide detective rolls. *** A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, Teffinger is old school all the way—and that means good retro fun.”
--Booklist

“Hard-boiled thrills with an electric jolt of the occult.”
--Mario Acevedo

Jagger’s “hottest creation. A superb thriller and an exceptional read.”
--Midwest Book Review

ANCIENT PREY
"A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

“Brilliant! Ancient Prey held me glued to the edge of my seat and kept me in wonder of what was around the next corner of this spine-tingling, sensational work of fiction.”
--Midwest Book Review

A TWIST OF SIN
Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger "leaves for Japan on an unsanctioned pursuit. As [Teffinger] draws closer to the killer, more victims are discovered, and the pattern of a twisted murderer revealed. Drawn into the intrigue is a cast of provocative characters who move in and out of Tokyo’s gritty underworld. Verdict This fast-paced book offers fans of commercial thrillers a twisty, action-packed thrill ride."
--Library Journal

This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It’s a tremendous read.”
--Foreword Reviews

DEAD IN HONG KONG
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense."
--New Mystery Reader Magazine

ALLEY LAWYER
“I love the way this man writes! I adore his style. There is something about it that makes me feel as if I’m someplace I’m not supposed to be, seeing things I’m not supposed to see and that is so delicious.”
--Rebecca Forrester, USA Today Bestselling Author

This novella was previously published under the name Assignment: Taboo Bar.