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These nine stories take you from a glamorous lifestyle in New York City to a simple cottage in a small New England town. You'll meet art aficionado Sonia Langhorne and her husband, Logan, radically changed just before the birth of their son, Will. Both Will and his sixteen-year-old son, Charlie, narrate life-altering stories, as does Clare, the perceptive wife of beloved handyman, Riley. Also populating these stores are such diverse figures as Babe Ruth, Paul Cezanne, J.D. Salinger, Sir Francis Drake, Forrest Gump, and a stained-glass window that comes to life in an astonishing way.

If an early Protestant Bible had marginal annotations from two of English literature's greatest writers, would that make it one of the "rarest books in the world"? That question lies at the heart of this novel. And it is not the only one.

Three American soldiers, following their latest deployment in Afghanistan, return home burdened by secrets and moral uncertainties. Being home in America brings them no peace. After visiting his mother, one soldier disappears into the vast wilderness of Glacier National Park. news of his disappearance drives the other two men to undertake separate missions to rescue him. Will they find him in time? And, as they approach the peak where rain flows into three oceans, what truth--if any--will they discover about themselves and each other? Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, the novel tells a riveting story of courage, friendship, and redemption. It renders a poignant and unforgettable portrayal of war's aftermath on soldiers and those who love them.

This book creates a composite record of the "Peninsula Campaign" of the American Civil War--drawn from a wide variety of sources: e.g., the letters, diaries, journals, and newspaper accounts of soldiers, sailors, marines, engineers, framers, citizens, surgeons, etc. It provides, as well, maps, drawings and relevant photos, plus an exhaustive index to subjects treated.

According to Christian tradition, the spear thrust of a Roman soldier inflicted Christ's fifth and final wound on the cross. To this day, several European museums claim to possess this infamous weapon, which is variously known as "The Spear of Destiny," "The Lance of Longinus" or simply "The Holy Spear." Because of its direct, 'intimate' contact with the incarnate body of Christ, this object is revered throughout Christendom as one of the holiest relics in existence--If it is in existence. If there is such a spear, its monetary value would be incalculable. Is it any wonder, then, that there are people who will stop at nothing to obtain it--including committing murder?