Bücher von Michael Scanlon

This thought-provoking and challenging book aims to stimulate readers to understand and work towards true happiness. Within these pages, London-based author Michael Joseph Scanlon issues a searching critique of the postmodern world, and its ways of thinking and operating, from the viewpoint of traditional spirituality. It contrasts this with earlier times and traditional civilisations that lasted many centuries before colonialism and then globalisation. It ends by outlining how true happiness looks in today's world. Says the author, "My creativity operates in bite-sized awarenesses. The challenge was taking these nuggets and weaving them into a consistent, cohesive tapestry that flowed in such a way as to transport the reader on an unusual, but still vital journey." About the Author: Michael Joseph Scanlon was born in Northern Ireland in 1961. He has lived in England, Cyprus, and Indonesia. "These varying cultures fed into my creativity. I learned to respect the traditions of all these countries, and this evenhandedness is a theme of my book." He is a full-time author.

Heaven: A Gift Unfailing starts by stirring the imagination of readers, and getting them to think "upwards" about the existence of Heaven.This compelling book then describes these realities clearly, with examples coming from the Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, and even secular faiths.Finally, it outlines the best way to get to Heaven. First-time author Michael Joseph Scanlon discovered a need to find these answers for himself; then he realized a desire to help others by describing what he found in layman''s terms. He credits his faith as his biggest inspiration in writing. "I have had some hard knocks in life. Writing helped me to put these hardships in a better context."About the Author: Michael Joseph Scanlon grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and currently resides in London, where he is a librarian. His next book is a spiritual novel set in contemporary Britain.Publisher''s website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Heaven-AGiftUnfailing.html

Eddie stands at his door anxiously waiting for the woman to arrive, touching the engagement ring box in his pocket for luck. He doesn't hear the footsteps behind him until it's too late Detective Finnegan Beck is called to a crime scene a remote house near the rural Irish town of Cross Beg where a dog lies whimpering beside his beloved owner's body. At first it looks like a burglary gone wrong. But Beck spots something his colleagues didn't. The victim, Eddie Kavanagh, was wearing his smartest clothes. He'd brushed his hair. And, on closer inspection, a small velvet box containing an engagement ring is discovered in his pocket, along with a letter to a nameless woman, which seems to suggest she's in danger. Those who knew Eddie have no idea about a female friend though there's been no one in his life since a girl who he'd loved and who'd broken his heart decades before. Now Eddie leads a quiet, solitary existence, rarely going further than the fields behind his house to walk his sheepdog Max. So who was the woman Eddie was waiting for? And did his connection with her ultimately lead to his murder? When a beautiful young woman is then found beaten to death, murdered exactly as Eddie had been, Beck has to ask is the danger over? Or is it just beginning? An absolutely addictive and atmospheric crime novel that will leave you gasping for breath. If you love gripping thrillers from Rachel Caine, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put this one down. Readers love Michael Scanlon:';Bloody brilliant... Oh my goodness me... one seriously, fantastically and brilliantly written book with cracking characters and cracking storylines. I was hooked Simply unputdownable!' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ';A page-turning, don't-put-it-down, yes-you-will-be-up-all-night kind of read amazing!' SPW Writes, 5 stars ';Omg!! What an amazing and thrilling story!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';An amazing book Lots of twists and turns throughout full of surprises. I thought I knew who the killer was halfway through, but I was totally wrong I thoroughly enjoyed this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';So many twists and turns throughout the whole book. You never knew what surprise was going to happen next. This book had me holding my breath up till the end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Gripping... Keeps you guessing till the end... The needle of suspicion keeps moving from one suspect to another... If you loved the detective series of Harry Bosch or Cormoran Strike, you will enjoy.' Goodreads reviewer ';Powerful riveting... stunning.' Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars ';If you like the Harry Hole Series by Jo Nesb , you shouldn't miss this one... Gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Cracking..