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Shadows of Deception is a gripping tale of love, danger, and deceit set in a conservative society. The story follows Trudy, who holds a flash drive containing secrets that bind her to Wambui, the woman she secretly loves. As Juma, an informant, calls for police backup to dismantle Mzee's drug empire, the guests inside the mansion are lost in their own web of deceit. Aisha's guilt and Katana's desperation to escape poverty add to the tension, while...
2) Fluencer
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In the heart of Dubai's kaleidoscopic streets, Rayan shines as a charismatic TikTok influencer, captivating his audience with a life as vibrant as the city itself but when a fateful accident shatters his world he finds himself propelled onto a journey of reinvention in the bustling heart of New York City. Here he collaborates with Naomi, an ambitious filmmaker with dreams as towering as the skyscrapers that frame her world. Together they navigate...
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As He gazed upon the Mississippi's gentle flow, he reflected on his turbulent journey. Life had been a crucible where loss and betrayal forged him anew, teaching hard-earned lessons of resilience and empathy. His path to redemption was woven with threads of spiritual awakening, each step away from his past revealing deeper insights into the human condition. Now, standing at the crossroads of his future, he envisioned a life defined not by his past...
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Will Torphy's elegant narration creates a gauzy veil of tears through which we view a poignant, if haphazard, community of immigrants, down-and-outers, weirdos, and dreamers who use the Sunset Inn, a dilapidated Hollywood motel, as staging ground for their personal crises and epiphanies. Torphy loves his characters, but it's a tough love that finds the poetry of real life in their desperate words and actions." -MARC JAMPOLE, Author of The Brothers...
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This book is written by Shane Marquin van Rooyen.It was inspired by the gift of the Holy spirit. The book contains powerful messages and words of encouragement, acording to our everyday life. Everyday we as human beings are looking out for answers for our questions and the situations that we find ourselves in.This book was putting together through prayer, revelations, research, notes and personal experiences. Help and advise are the two things we...
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A gorgeous, contemporary novel by prize-winning Korean author Kim Hye-jin about the effects of cancel culture on a person who has been canceled.
Haesoo is a successful therapist who regularly appears on a popular TV program. But when she makes a scripted negative comment about a public figure who later commits suicide, she is ostracized by friends, fired from her job, and her marriage begins to unravel. These details come to the reader gradually,...
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La Francia del siglo XXI es una nación descompuesta en muchas islas, sus metrópolis, con París a la cabeza, concentran a los ganadores de la globalización. Un archipiélago desconectado de los habitantes de ciudades pequeñas y periferias urbanas, donde lo ajeno y lo novedoso se percibe como una amenaza que provoca conflicitos raciales y culturales.La ilustración que iluminó el mundo al grito de Libertad, Igualdad, Fraternidad parece desdibujarse...
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This is a short story. On a sunny day, I sit on a terrace and order a fantastic Knickerbocker Glory sundae. Next to me, at two tables, were six young women. They are lawyers from the same academic year. Cheerful stuff. Just like every year, they want to do their birthday differently next year. This time, Belgian Lisa comes with a concrete proposal. They will hire a private chef for a special dish that she likes. If Lisa reveals a tip of the veil,...
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Doctor Richard Schmidt forms a "Generic Therapy Group". All the good Doctor hopes to do is tip the scales of hate and chaos toward the side of love, mercy and forgiveness. When these characters meet, angels and devils are difficult to tell apart. With each comes a collection of friends, family and plots that confirm California is indeed the fated "Land of Fruits and Nuts".
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Thirteen-year-old Alice Truelove can't take another day of her father's cruelty.
Better a life on the streets than being constantly blamed for her mother's sad death, or that's what Alice thinks as she packs up her meagre possessions. But fending for herself in the Black Country town of Wednesbury is not as easy as she expected, and it soon hits her that without help she will quickly be hungry and cold.
Bertram Jordan, or BJ to his friends, became...
13) My Dear Bottle
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My Dear Bottle, David G Maillu's fourth publication originally published in 1975, is a sharp social criticism delivered in random reflections, "songs" and lamentations. It is told by a frustrated city dweller who seeks solace in drinking in the newly socially deformed independent Kenya
14) The Nexus
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The nexus between elections, politicians, terrorism, drugs, organized crime, and human trafficking represents a complex web of interconnected challenges that pose significant threats to global security and democratic processes. This intricate relationship underscores the imperative for comprehensive strategies and international cooperation to address these multifaceted issues effectively. While direct evidence of these linkages may sometimes be limited,...
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"The Pineworth Chronicles," a compelling series that delves into the challenges and sacrifices faced by first responders. In this gripping collection, readers will be immersed in the demanding world of emergency services, gaining a profound understanding of the trials and triumphs these heroes encounter.Book 1: "The Crossroads of Duty" explores the complex decisions that first responders confront in critical moments. Join our protagonists as they...
18) The Night Pumas
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In the heart f Boston, a city healing from the grip of corruption and secrecy, the mysterious criminal organization known as "The Night Pumas" emerges, threatening to plunge the metropolis back into darkness. Jack, Mia, and Carlos, the city's elusive protectors, unmask their vile deeds, and in a daring mission to recover crucial evidence, engage in a relentless battle to safeguard the city's fragile progress. The rain-soaked streets become a battleground...
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Embark on a literary odyssey through the city that never sleeps with 'Uptown, Downtown, All Around: New York Short Stories.' This captivating collection immerses readers in the diverse tapestry of New York, where each narrative unfolds against the iconic backdrops of Uptown sophistication, Downtown dynamism, and every corner in between. From the chic avenues to the eclectic streets, the characters within these stories navigate dreams, challenges,...
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PRE-ORDER NOW - A GLORIOUS SHERLOCK HOLMES-INSPIRED MYSTERY FOR FANS OF NITA PROSE AND JANICE HALLETT
London, 1932.
When Harriet White rebuffs the advances of her boss at the Baker Street building society where she works, she finds herself demoted to a new position… a very unusual position. Deep in the postal department beneath the bank, she is tasked with working her way through a mountain of correspondence addressed to Baker Street's most famous...
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