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HARD KISSES BITTER TEARS
Hard Kisses, Bitter Tears follows a ten-year span in the life of an eighteen-year-old Belarussian youth from 1935 through 1945. Though it is essentially a saga of Larion Daneelivich Sulupin's personal life, it is set against the tumultuous internal events of Stalin's pre-World War II Soviet Russia and Larion's journey through the subsequent world war. Larion's discovery of love at first sight is interrupted and then threatened by the outbreak of war. Will Larion ever reunite with his young wife, Tamara, and family? Will they be able to survive the war? With the end of war looming, it is not certain whether the Red Army or Patton's Third Army will be the family's liberators, but the end of the war brings new threats and challenges to the lives of Larion, his wife and their young son.
One Eyed Jacks Are Wild
'One Eyed Jacks Are Wild' is a captivating tale of unlikely bonds, horse racing, and high-stakes poker by author Paul A. Kazakov unwraps a captivating story of an aged horse trainer and poker maestro, Big Joe Harbin, where he reluctantly joins forces with Samuel Surratt, a young reporter. Samuel's quest to understand his estranged father, Gentleman Gene Beaudry, leads to a rollercoaster journey through the realms of horse racing and underground poker. Harbin's dream of showcasing his rehabilitated racehorses at Santa Anita in Los Angeles pushes the limits of trust and competition, making both mentor and protege confront their pasts. Alongside charismatic King Klassen and two enigmatic women, Farah and Carolina, secrets and grudges unfurl in a thrilling cross-country adventure from Calgary to the glittering lights of Las Vegas, the scorching deserts of Phoenix, and a high-stakes finale in Los Angeles.
The English Oligarch
In the tumultuous wake of Gorbachev's historic call for 'perestroika' in 1985, four ambitious university students find themselves at a crossroads that will forever alter their destinies; bound by dreams of wealth, their loyalty fractures as greed drives them to betrayal and even murder.Enter the riveting world crafted by author Paul A. Kazakov in "The English Oligarch," a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the cutthroat pursuit of power.Kazakov masterfully weaves a tale that demands the reader's attention, set against the backdrop of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics' dramatic dissolution in 1991. Kazakov guides us through the labyrinthine corridors of power and corruption, shedding light on the tumultuous era of Yeltsin's anarchical presidency. As the characters navigate the treacherous waters of political upheaval and personal vendettas, the lines blur between friend and foe, ally and adversary.
The Narcissus Touch
Studying civil law together at university, Michael Bolta and Jacobus (Jake) Barton learned that 'civil litigation' is anything but civil. Despite that, they start a company together and for the past fifteen years have specialised in civil litigation. After winning an important mediation for a powerful new client, Marcel Paradis, they become involved in a possible fraud case, once again acting on behalf of Paradis and his nephew. But the stakes are much higher this time... Can they retain their ethical and moral integrity as they navigate a dangerous situation? At the same time, they each meet a new woman, with whom they form incredibly strong bonds and who may change them both for the better.
The English Oligarch
In the tumultuous wake of Gorbachev's historic call for 'perestroika' in 1985, four ambitious university students find themselves at a crossroads that will forever alter their destinies; bound by dreams of wealth, their loyalty fractures as greed drives them to betrayal and even murder. Enter the riveting world crafted by author Paul A. Kazakov in "The English Oligarch," a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the cutthroat pursuit of power. Kazakov masterfully weaves a tale that demands the reader's attention, set against the backdrop of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics' dramatic dissolution in 1991. Kazakov guides us through the labyrinthine corridors of power and corruption, shedding light on the tumultuous era of Yeltsin's anarchical presidency. As the characters navigate the treacherous waters of political upheaval and personal vendettas, the lines blur between friend and foe, ally and adversary.
ONE EYED JACKS ARE WILD
ONE EYED JACKS ARE WILD is a captivating tale of an unlikely bond between an aged horse trainer and underground high-stakes poker player named 'Big Joe' Harbin, and Samuel Surratt, a 25 year old reporter who is desperate to get to know his estranged father who is deceased. Harbin's dream is to try to rehabilitate his tarnished horse training reputation by getting one of his rehabilitated thoroughbreds to run in a graded stakes raceat Santa Anita in Los Angeles. Surratt's goal is to try to get to know his father through Big Joe Harbin. What results is a captivating bond between the old man and the young man as Harbin is persuaded to reluctantly introduce Surratt to his life of thoroughbred ho...
FORSAKEN PROMISES
Forsaken Promises’ is a captivating novel by author Paul A. Kazakov, where Jack Devereux, a renegade investment banker, delves into the precarious world of high-risk energy deals when he unwittingly partners with a Montreal mafia ‘Capo’, Tony Corsetti. Deceptions, vendettas and an entanglement in a complicated romance with Nika Novak, a married woman, lead to a gripping tale of personal and professional turmoil. As Devereux’s life spirals through Montreal’s seedy criminal underbelly, the tropical beauty of the Cayman Islands and the urban hustle of Calgary and Toronto, he is obligated to face many unrelenting challenges. Can he navigate the darkness of the Montreal criminal world and still find personal redemption when confronted with a potentially lethal mafia betrayal? Will he be able to unearth the truth behind Nika’s enigmatic romantic intentions? ‘Forsaken Promises’ weaves a complex tapestry of conflicted intrigue, love and their respective unforeseen consequences in a world where loyalties are tested and personal secrets lie buried deep.
ONE EYED JACKS ARE WILD
One Eyed Jacks Are Wild' is a captivating tale of unlikely bonds, horse racing, and high-stakes poker. Author Paul A. Kazakov unwraps a captivating story of an aged horse trainer and poker maestro, Big Joe Harbin, where he reluctantly joins forces with Samuel Surratt, a young reporter. Samuel's quest to understand his estranged father, Gentleman Gene Beaudry, leads to a rollercoaster journey through the realms of horse racing and underground poker. Harbin's dream of showcasing his rehabilitated racehorses at Santa Anita in Los Angeles pushes the limits of trust and competition, making both mentor and protege confront their pasts. Alongside charismatic King Klassen and two enigmatic women, Farah and Carolina, secrets and grudges unfurl in a thrilling cross-country adventure from Calgary to the glittering lights of Las Vegas, the scorching deserts of Phoenix, and a high-stakes finale in Los Angeles.
The Undiscovered Paul Robeson
The long-awaited, untold, inside story of the rise of the legendary actor, singer, scholar, and activist. The first volume of this major biography breaks new ground. The greatest scholar-athlete-performing artist in U.S. history, Paul Robeson was one of the most compelling figures of the twentieth century. Now his son, Paul Robeson Jr., traces the dramatic arc of his rise to fame, painting a definitive picture of Paul Robeson's formative years. His father was an escaped slave; his mother, a descendent of freedmen; and his wife, the brilliant and ambitious Eslanda Cardozo Goode. With a law degree from Columbia University; a professional football career; title roles in Eugene O'Neill's plays a...
THE FIFTH HORSEMAN MANIFESTO
In the wake of the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, ‘The Fifth Horseman Manifesto’ emerges as a gripping political thriller, plunging readers into a world where democracy teeters on the edge of destruction. At its heart is Webster Kilgallen, an enigmatic octogenarian billionaire who views the insurrection as a dire omen—a modern manifestation of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, signaling the demise of American democracy. He views himself as the ‘Fifth Horseman’ who intends to confront the Four Horsemen and preserve democracy. Fueling the flames of chaos, Kilgallen unveils a chilling plan: he offers a staggering bounty on the Dark Web, targeting five influential ‘enablers...
