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In all the tales of John Dillinger, the name Herbert Youngblood has been given short shrift or completely ignored. No more, the author D. Gordon Franks grew up in town where Youngblood met his demise. The author's family owned the bar and whorehouse where the shoot out occurred after several bank robberies. It culminated in the sheriff being wounded, the under-sheriff being killed and another deputy wounded, and a cousin of the author shot as well. Dillinger came upon the gun battle staged on his behalf.

In "Whispers of the Unknown," readers are immersed in a captivating anthology that explores the intricate amalgam of life’s mysteries through the lens of clairvoyance and profound encounters. This collection reveals the unseen dimensions that intertwine our lives and the spirits that linger around us, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary connections that shape our existence. Each story in this collection resonates with emotional depth and spiritual insight, beginning with the haunting tale of a woman whose body becomes a battleground for restless ghosts. A clairvoyant doctor, driven ...

From poker to poetry, poisoners to princes, opera to the Oscars, Shakespeare to Olivier, Mozart to Murdoch, Anthony Holden seems to have rolled many writers’ lives into one. Author of 35 books on a ‘crazy’ range of subjects, this cocky Lancashire lad turned bohemian citizen of the world has led an apparently charmed life from Merseyside to Buckingham Palace, the White House and beyond.

“Thought provoking!” How far will a man go to protect his family? When the director of Child Protective Services uses his position to exact a personal vendetta in removing three-year-old Ashley from the Blake’s home, Jeff Blake, a financial advisor, responds to the threats in the only way he feels he can – violently. By the end of the short encounter, three people are dead and Ashley, the daughter, is still taken and placed in temporary foster care, so the tragic fiasco gained Jeff nothing. Or, so it seems. Matters are further complicated when Amy, the wife and mother, winds up for ...

The coronavirus pandemic changed everyone’s lives, but some more than others. Here, one high-schooler shares his fresh perspective. Offering a witty account of life during the pandemic, high-school sophomore JohnGabriel Duque guides listeners through the events, thoughts, and feelings of the first week of the coronavirus lockdown from the perspective of a 16-year-old boy. For future generations, Duque shares an inside look at his family’s experience, writing in the moment as he witnesses history in the making.

He left town, left me broken hearted and PISSED! Now, the boy who broke my heart wants to make amends—but I don’t know if I can trust Jesse Whitmore with my heart again. We are both back in Branson, working together, and sparks still smolder between us. I see the changes in Jesse. I see the honorable man he’s become. But caring for my dying father and facing the man that broke my heart is a lot of emotion for me to deal with. One day I am ready to take a chance, the next I am pushing him away. The wounds never fully healed, the anger never went away—but neither did my love for him. ...

SHORTLISTED FOR 2021 READER'S FAVORITE AWARD FOR HISTORICAL FICTION Fazle Chowdhury's Never Among Equals is a compelling historical novel set in the early 20th century, focusing on Firoze Hazari, a young man navigating life in pre-World War I London. After graduating from Oxford, chooses to remain in London, defying his family's expectations to return and join the family business. He secures a position at an investment firm, but his career takes a downturn when he is dismissed after voicing concerns about the firm's risky investments related to the German Empire. Facing financial hardship ...

Three stolen princesses, a missing criminal king, and a princess who can’t help falling in love… Princess Kaylee doesn’t want to stay inside. Her parents, King Caleb and Queen Katherine insist she stay tucked away inside the castle in their kingdom of Arteria until the mystery of the kidnapped princesses is solved. When Kaylee defies their orders and ventures outside with a group of friends, it’s her cousin, Princess Jenna, who is taken. Now, Kaylee is in a race against time to find her cousin before something awful happens to her. If she can keep from getting killed herself. ...

Description (HTML): DOZ Chronicles – Ruki: An African Woman’s Story of Struggle, Redemption, and Love! DOZ Chronicles – Ruki is a heartfelt and moving story that takes you deep into the life of a woman determined to change her fate. Based on real-life events and told from a deeply personal perspective by Eturuvie Erebor, this book is more than just a narrative; it’s a raw and honest portrayal of the challenges faced by many African women in today’s world. Ruki is a poor child at birth, and she soon finds herself fighting to survive. She relocates to Lagos, where she finds herself ...

“Bailey Ann Mayfair, when are you going to marry me?” With those words, Bailey Ann’s already messy world began to spin out of control. The dutiful oldest daughter, Bailey Ann is the one who came home to care for her parents, but she’s never felt more lost. Always the perfect child, she did everything the right way, including giving up the boy she loved. But Finn Malloy is back in town, too, and even he’s not sure where he stands with Bailey Ann. She once cut him so deep he never thought he’d recover. Now that she’s back, though… he can’t stop thinking about what might have...

Ever wonder why people doubt that William Shakespeare was the "true" author of the poems, plays and sonnets? Discover three reasons to doubt, and learn why William Shakespeare, a young man from the provinces, a man without wealth, connections or a university education should be hung! His close friend and rival Ben Jonson wrote the words "hang Shakespeare" in 1623. But why?

Can Lennon Mayfair uncover the town’s history while keeping her own past a secret from Gabe Zemp? "Savannah Kade creates characters that may be broken or flawed, but they also have great heart, well-developed back stories, and it's super satisfying when they finally get together. "When Gabriel Zemp finds newly minted anthropologist Lennon digging up his property on the anniversary of his older brother’s suicide, it’s the last straw. He’ll stop her—whatever it takes. The Zemps are the reason Lennon Mayfair ran far and fast from Breathless, Georgia. But when an ancient artifact ...

What secrets does the new sexy stranger hold, and will he be Anna’s knight in shining armor? Anna Shelby grew up in a small, rural town in the Midwest where everyone knew everyone. She was happy teaching her sixth grade class in her little town, but she’d always thought something was missing. She was glad she’d made one change—breaking up with Alan, who was nothing but controlling and mean-spirited. Meanwhile, there have been rumors about a handsome man renovating a small farmhouse on some acreage a few miles out of town. Who is this secretive man, and what is he doing in their ...

Der Wirecard-Skandal ist einmalig in der deutschen Wirtschaftsgeschichte - ein einziger großer Fake. Wie konnte es zu diesem filmreifen Bankrott eines Dax-Konzerns kommen? Wer sind die Köpfe hinter dem Betrug? Wer muss dafür büßen? Und warum ist das weltumspannende kriminelle Netzwerk erst nach so langer Zeit aufgeflogen? Die Journalisten Bettina Weiguny und Georg Meck - beide federführend an der UFA-Verfilmung des Wirecard-Skandals beteiligt - entwerfen das Psychogramm eines Jahrhundertskandals.

In From Crime to Crime Richard Henriques tells the story behind his most famous cases and includes his trenchant views on the state of the British judicial system; how it works - or doesn't - and the current threats to the rule of law that affect us all.

Bådbrand en nytårsaften på Lillebælt. En moder, hendes lille søn og yderligere to personer druknede. Hele Danmark var rystet. Men den eneste overlevende efter katastrofen gik på kro samme aften.

En oktobernat for nogle år siden udspillede der sig et gidseldrama i de lille by Tilst, vest for Århus. En ung mand gik amok og tog et kvindelig gidsel, som han truede med at dræbe.

No More Lullabies is a story about Hilary who’s a teenager who discovers that she is pregnant. After she tells her high school boyfriend, Myles and her parents, they are appalled. Hilary is shocked by their attitude but decides to continue with her pregnancy. This is the beginning of her pain and of her life as she learns to live with her grief.

President Trump vs. Khalid! In the nail-biting third installment in the True Trump Series, President Trump faces his toughest test yet. Will he be able to save the innocent children held hostage by the terrorist Khalid? Stay tuned for the full musical to come at a later date.

One thing is to win, to win. To win. To win. To win. To dominate. To crush them!