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Few novels have been written about American flyers during World War I. A Twist of Fate is a compelling book that tells the story of an American Cajun from Louisiana who goes to France after graduating from college and flies with a French squadron. He is shot down, but recovers. While recuperating, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful, aristocratic woman in a loveless marriage. He navigates the intrigue and propaganda attempts by Allied groups, with the advice and friendship of a talented American diplomat. He returns to the war and becomes a celebrated “Ace” and earns medals for bravery in combat. He is sent to America to do a bond tour, but returns to France as an American squadron leader. His love for the French woman leads to a strong and passionate relationships that helps him survive The Great War.
Can a human spirit transcend time and space? This is the question author Roberto de Haro examines in this thoughtful new fantasy spanning two world wars. World War I pilot Oliver Purdom has so much waiting for him back home in the United Kingdom, but before he can return to his loving wife, his plane is shot down. However, that isn't the end of his story. Decades later, Mexican American airman Vince Hollman enlists with the Royal Air Force. Vince has had a strange childhood. Ever since he was young, he has heard a ghostly voice in his head. He even visited a curandera, a traditional Mexican healer, about the phenomenon. He eventually made peace with this voice, but then a strange event makes him realize there is still much he doesn't know about his own origins. When Vince ships out to the United Kingdom, present life and memories collide. Years ago, Oliver fell in love with the beautiful Abigail, and now Vince finds himself connecting to this very special woman. As the two navigate a unique relationship, Vince's military duty calls him away. Can Oliver's spirit help keep Vince alive as the world faces another catastrophic war?
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Detective Dale Lipinski is back. This time he is assigned to a high profile murder case that involves the shooting of a beautiful, wealthy socialite working as a curator at a major museum in Malibu. While investigating the case, Lipinski uncovers an unsavory side to the murdered socialite's life. As he pursues his investigation, Lipinski begins to unravel an unsettling trail of sexual entrapment and extortion leading to important people and influential political and corporate leaders in Los Angeles. In the course of his investigation, Lipinski runs afoul of a rich and ruthless family scion and very nearly loses his life. Injured from his brush with death, Lipinski reconnects with a glamorous pornography queen who takes him in and cares for him. As he gets closer to the truth, more and more people want to keep him away from it. Murder at the Villa Museum offers glimpses of West Los Angeles, and the lives of heavy hitters in the City of Angels.
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This book provides Latino students with a step-by-step roadmap for navigating the college process—from overcoming cultural barriers to attending college, to selecting the right school, to considering advanced degrees. The Latino community is the fastest growing minority group in America, and quickly becoming a major player in America's workforce. Unfortunately, Latinos encounter cultural and societal obstacles that can hinder academic achievement. This inspirational guide gives Latino students practical skills for advancing in a college environment. The Latino Student's Guide to College Success: Second Edition, Revised and Updated provides a blueprint for collegiate success. The first eigh...