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A novel about a good American, not an ugly American often portrayed outside the U.S.A., caught in the Whirlpool of a Philippine Dictator and the nefarious activities of the of the CIA.
Finalist for the 2012 Edgar Award in the Best Critical/Biographical Category presented by the Mystery Writers of America In this extensive and authoritative study of over 300 films, Philippa Gates explores the "woman detective" figure from her pre-cinematic origins in nineteenth century detective fiction through her many incarnations throughout the history of Hollywood cinema. Through the lens of theories of gender, genre, and stardom and engaging with the critical concepts of performativity, masquerade, and feminism, Detecting Women analyzes constructions of the female investigator in the detective genre and focuses on the evolution of her representation from 1929 to today. While a popular ...
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Stars are born...legends are made...then there's Nicky Spade. Nicky Spade was a dreamer. There was no way he would live and die in his hometown, Middleton, Michigan. Unexpectedly fate would step in and grant him his wish. Surprisingly he would get everything his heart desired, but with all good things comes challenges. Unforeseen events would change Nickys life forever. The only question he forgot to ask himself was, Does getting everything youve ever wanted mean ANYTHING if you lose the one you love?
When the Civil War ended, many disenchanted Southerners poured into Central Texas, toting guns and grudges. Shots of whiskey loosened tempers and soon bullets were flying. Within a few years, the Lone Star State had become the nation’s murder capitol. The small town of Stephenville, where 139 people were hauled to prison between crimes 1864 to 1891, dealt with Comanche warriors, restless outlaws, crime rings, and the ruthless vigilante group known as “The Mob.” Sins of the Pioneers: Crimes & Scandals of a Small Texas Town explores Stephenville’s emergence from wild frontier to bustling village. Studded with shocking tales—sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant—it tells of crooks,...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1886.
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