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"A well-crafted gangland crime thriller with a fascinating military subplot and a deliciously mysterious villain." -BestThrillers.comWhen a covert operation during the Vietnam War ends in tragedy, one of its members resolves to kill the man who betrayed it to the enemy. Now, fifteen years later, he'll finally get his chance.Chicago, 1987. Home of mediocre baseball teams, gangs that rule the streets, and a Mexican drug cartel that supplies the city with heroin. Chicago Police Detective Marcelle DeSantis and her partner, Bernie Bernardelli, are working a series of heroin-related murders, and their job just got more complicated. The man who sabotaged the Vietnam operation, Robert Thornton, is now the chief enforcer for a Southeast Asian heroin cartel, and after fifteen years overseas he's arrived in Chicago to eliminate the reigning cartel and seize control of the city's heroin trade.Racing to stop a drug war, Marcelle and Bernie don't realize they're about to be caught in a deadly crossfire: another man is circling in the wings, one of Thornton's soldiers from Vietnam, who's preparing to exact his long-sought revenge against his former mentor. He's the last person anyone would ever suspect, and when he finally makes his move, the paths of these four people will explosively converge.

John R. Erickson, author of Hank the Cowdog series, says, "Vets have a kind of double vision on the human experience. They see us as the clients who bring in the patients and pay the bill, but they also see our sins, flaws, and weirdness reflected in our animals. Dr. Skaggs recognized early on that this was a rich source of humor-not ridicule, not humor that cuts, but the kind of organic humor that allows us to laugh at ourselves."This book relays my stories of being a country veterinarian in a rural area treating all sorts of animals. I have been writing down my experiences at the office and in the field for thirty years. These stories are often educational, emotional, humorous and unpredictable, but always entertaining.This book is my first effort to share them with a wider audience. The stories involve working with all kinds of animals but also involves interacting with their owners. Sometimes the second part has been more of a challenge than the first which creates for interesting stories.

He's made of Lego bricks, stands six feet two inches, has broad shoulders and a cleft chin just like his creator, Doctor Lance Ziegel. In fact, Lego Me is Lance's twin, a duplicate nearly indistinguishable from his maker.Lego Me goes through subtle changes: an upturned mouth, a drooping shoulder, a shifty eye. Then, the impossible happens. He comes to life. Lego me walks and talks just like Lance. Friends and colleagues can't tell them apart. How is this possible? Lego men are not alive; they're not aware. And yet, Lego Me has a mind of his own. In a devious twist, the servant becomes the master and steals Lance's identity, his job, and his girlfriend. Lance is disposable.Lance is left teetering on the brink of madness. Was he imagining things? Had the world lost its collective mind? Lance must delve into science, technology, and the metaphysical realm to find his true identity. Can he reclaim his life, or will he always be left wondering, "Is it me, or is it Lego Me?"Lego Me is a fun, creative twist on the classic science fiction, horror genre. Fans of mad scientists, monsters and cyborgs will love Lego Me.

For fans of Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette or Camille Pagan's I'm Fine and Neither Are You, comes the perfect laugh-out-loud dramedy AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET about marriage, midlife and a controlling, manipulative and self-absorbed mother-in-law thrown into the mix. MULTI-AWARD-WINNING debut novel, AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET, takes readers on a relatable and hilarious ride, as Allie realizes the only way to survive the angst of family is to let go....and let be."Perfect for women's fiction books club wanting to explore complex and turbulent family relationships. It's a playful coming of (middle-age) novel." -IndieReaderWhen Allison Montgomery's beloved father-in-law and long-time confidant passes away, her mother-in-law, Margaret, 'temporarily' moves in. From rearranging the furniture and taking over the kitchen, to undermining and embarrassing Allie at every turn, including funding her daughter's escape, throwing a hissy fit at the mall, and publicly equating Allie's glass of Chardonnay to full blown alcoholism, Margaret turns Allie's life upside down causing her to bounce between a sincere desire to support her grieving mother-in-law and an intense urge to simply push her out of the nearest window.Feeling annoyed, trapped and even a little childish, Allie struggles to avoid a complete meltdown with help from her fearless and audacious best friend, a plan for reinventing herself and enjoying a second act, and, yes, a few glasses of Chardonnay. Along the way, Allie discovers the reasons behind Margaret's attitude toward her all these years. Does it help? Maybe... 2022 Chick Lit Cafe - CLC Book Excellence Award Winner - Women's Fiction/Humor2022 Indie Book Awards Finalist - Chick Lit (Fiction)2022 Maxy Awards Winner - Literary & Humor2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards - Finalist - Best Adult Book2022 Readers' Favorite - Finalist - Humor/Comedy

A young Joe Turner returns to defend Allston Walker, a man charged with the bloody attempted murder of a racist caretaker in this gripping courtroom thriller. Images of the vicious crime have Joe flashing back to a life-altering crime he witnessed as a child while he hurdles headlong into a steamy romance.In the tension-filled trial, the victim, a transplanted southerner, charms the jury and remains steadfast in his identification of Walker. Snarky Joe and his investigator, an aging hippie who speaks in movie lines, wrangle with slippery police officers and an obnoxious, preening prosecutor.Plot twists continue past the stunning verdict and force Joe's reckoning with his haunting past.Penned by a practicing criminal defense attorney, Blood Perfect is a uniquely authentic tale that probes the subconscious mind and depicts an unfiltered view of the modern criminal justice system.

"In this easy-to-read guide, Dr. Ramirez highlights modern society's health patterns and provides the reader with applicable changes in order to improve their lives." -Sublime Book ReviewA healthier life can be achieved!As a practicing stroke neurologist, Dr. Ramirez knows all too well that it is better to prevent disease than it is to treat it. Heart disease, strokes, cancers-which together take over a million American lives every year, and many more around the world, share many common risks. By targeting these risk factors, we can drastically lower the chances of developing the diseases that affect us, and greatly improve our long-term health.Dr. Ramirez has simplified his recommendations to a short list of the most impactful changes you can make to help you achieve greater life quality and longevity... all with the evidence to back it up. Let's not take our health for granted! Using the principles in Simplify Your Heath, you can live longer, age with dignity, and enjoy more of the beautiful things life has to offer.