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In 1985, a ten-year-old girl and her mother vanished in the night without a trace. The mystery of their disappearance was never solved, and the case went cold. Twenty-five years later, a Sullivan's Island resident takes interest in the disappearance, and their story finally starts to unfold...all while the perfectly-carved lives of three friends-Beth, Sarah, and Mary Ellen-become hopelessly enmeshed in secrets, lies, and regrets.When you live in a small island town, you learn to keep secrets because your past never leaves you. But just because it's a small town, doesn't mean its secrets are small.Beth decides to Google her boyfriend, only to find out he has a dark, sad secret. Sarah witnesses her daughter cause a fatal car accident and now she's faced with an impossible decision. Should she report the mistake that could ruin her child's life forever, or take matters into her own hands? Mary Ellen discovers that the passenger in a fatal accident is connected to an unsolved missing person's case. But before she can tell anyone, she is rendered unconscious. The three friends are suddenly entangled in a frightening web of danger, mystery, and deceit. Then one night, it all ends in murder...If You Don't Tell is a page-turning suspense novel full of twists, turns, and dark secrets, intricately spun in a compelling plot until the very last page.

Born into the greatest generation, Robert "e;Bob"e; Barrigan grew up with his mother, Jesse, and his father, Raul, a family of Greek and Native American descent who were living in a working-class immigrant suburb of Los Angeles, California. Growing up during the Depression, Bob lived in poverty without ever realizing what he lacked. At the age of ten, he was sent to live with his grandparents, who were the cook and foreman of Miller's 101 Ranch. It was there he worked alongside Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Geronimo, Will Rogers, and others.When he was 17, encouraged by his father, Bob signed up for the Coast Guard and later discovered he had been tricked into enlisting in the Navy. There, he discovered his talents for aviation mechanics, and realized he was on his way toward achieving his childhood dream of flying. Arriving in Pearl Harbor in October 1941, Bob enjoyed his first taste of a sailor's life. Then on December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and he watched his friends die amid chaos. Standing on top of a naval tower and looking into the eyes of the enemy, Bob experienced a defining moment that changed his life.Throughout his naval career, he met many illustrious characters. Among them were Arthur Godfrey, Tuskegee airmen, and female Waves. He served in the Pacific Theater at Pearl Harbor, Wake Island, and the Battle of the Coral Sea, and later worked as an aviation mechanic on the Island of Espiritu Santo. Eventually he transferred to Anacostia Naval Station, in Washington, D.C. There his talents for military aviation, radar, and electronics secured him a civil position with the Federal Aviation Agency following his military retirement.Prior to Bob's death in 2013, he gave talks to community, military groups, and interested historians about his experiences during WWII. A photograph of him at Pearl Harbor is displayed in the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the Pensacola National Naval Museum.Through Bob's true life story, the reader experiences his journey through historical events that shaped our nation. Military and history enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the details of famous battles, and the rise of radar, electronics, and the jet age.

In this uplifting and at times humorous memoir, Tim Higel tells his story of being bullied for most of his young life. He shares the lessons he learned to overcome the grief and pain of being bullied and of having negative people telling him he could not do something. He shows how that traumatic situation did not stifle his willingness and determination to overcome the obstacles of his life's many challenges in order to achieve his life's goals and have amazing life experiences. His journey is an example to both youth and adults of how anyone can turn the negative around to accomplish whatever they truly set their mind to doing, if they have enough passion to do it. He hopes his story will give hope to readers who are being bullied, and that they will draw inspiration to overcome that destructive situation and succeed in life.

Both the California and Italian vineyards burn down at the same time. How can that be? Is the mafia involved? The Biondi Brothers is a faith-based novel centered on four brothers whose persona and lives are vastly different yet firmly intertwined, not just through blood, but also the in-heritance of two wineries. Personal peace evades them until each, in his own unique way, discovers and accepts God into his life.

Sometimes managing an endurance ride takes more courage than competing with your horse... Come along with Moria and the folks in Cherry Valley as they plan for an event in their community. On the Fourth of July, Jada announces that the local horse people will host an endurance ride. Soon the riders learn there are only three months to prepare 25 miles of trails in the National Forest. Things get hectic, both on the trails and in relationships as the summer unwinds. True to form, Jada wants all the glory and none of the responsibility. The planning falls to Moria, and her friend Maxine, who want to be sure the ride is a success. Their husbands, Jackson and Jeremy and the horse community are soon roped into preparations. As trail issues face the managers, the new Forest Ranger becomes a valued ally. Two young girls, who witnessed a murder, are sheltering in place at Rodney's farm, guarded by a member of the US Marshall Service. The youngsters are learning to be cowgirls and much more! A grumpy old guy with an inholding in the National Forest must be persuaded to let the ride come through his property. What is he growing in the hen house besides poinsettias? Will sparks fly between Moria and Jackson's old flame when she attends the ride and camps in their pasture? The Cherry Valley Ride comes to an unexpected finish as lives and relationships change in this sequel to Put Your Boots On, Missy.

It's amazing how one can wake up one day and discover that the person steering back at you in the mirror is a total stranger and not the same person some forty years ago. Am I speaking of physical appearance? No! I expect that at some point of time in one's life the body will change. Paul said in 2Corinthians 4:16 For which cause, we faint not; but though our outward man perishes, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. As I steered hard and long into the mirror, a light came on in my i head and I could not help but wonder what had happened to the person forty years ago? Where did I go wrong and how can I fi x it?

We are told from a young age to do the right thing, obey the law, don't get in trouble... don't go to prison! But, one is never told what to do should you end up there. After being sentenced to a 50 month federal prison stint, Stasha Starr knew the system was designed, not to rehabilitate, but to cripple anyone entering it: nothing promising, uplifting or educational to contribute to a person's future. In order to not end up back in the judicial system she had to unlearn the daily negative information that was being funneled into her life. Her Spirit. Her Soul. She would have to out think a system that was designed to break her and, instead, use the limited resources that were available to her upon her release. Whether you've been in prison, the foster care system or have just never been taught basic life skills, this book is for you: A step-by-step guide to reforming your life. It's never too late to become the best possible version of yourself. No more excuses. Now is the Time To Get Into Position.