Running wild llc (560 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Good. Ideas drive the narrative in all Terence Hawkins's work. His first novel, The Rage of Achilles, is a deeply researched account of the Iliad that describes a Trojan War as it really happened, informed by the theory of the bicameral mind--now the basis for HBO's Westworld. His second, American Neolithic, explores a dystopian near-future America from the point of view of the last surviving Neanderthals, who live in an abandoned warehouse on the Lower Easy Side. In naming it a Year's Best, Kirkus Reviews called it a towering work of speculative fiction. These stories test the boundaries of science and superstition, reason and faith. They are for readers who can't wait for the next season of Black Mirror and think the best thing about New Year's is the Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy. Explore the limits. ======.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. The shooting of a homicide detective is captured on film by a mysterious figure from a second-floor window, implicating Riley Keane, an anti-gun activist and a school shooting survivor. Riley flees Chicago for a frozen island in Lake Superior. A race to find her ensues between her secret lover-- Chicago politician Finn O' Farrell-- a corrupt police lieutenant, and the mysterious cameraman who extorts Riley' s family and Finn. Finn' s entanglement with Riley and the extortionist threatens his ambitious political career. On the island, Riley ingratiates herself into the close-knit community, but when she witnesses both an islander' s murder and another death in a suspicious boating accident, the local sheriff starts asking questions that begin to unravel her true identity. As the sheriff and the FBI are closing in on Riley, Finn faces media pressure to reveal his mysterious role in that long ago school shooting. If the facts come out, Finn may go to prison, but his biggest fear is that the truth will forever sever his relationship with Riley.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A teenager navigates love, loss, and identity amidst the Vietnam War. In late 1960s New York City, Zach, a first-generation son of Holocaust survivors and a die-hard Mets fan, becomes consumed by the Vietnam War. Haunted by the past and fearful of the future, he obsessively seeks an escape route for his family, convinced the US will repeat history. When Zach meets Samm, a seventh-generation Manhattanite grappling with her brother's PTSD after his return from Vietnam, their lives intertwine. Together, they explore the complexities of protest, friendship, music, faith, and love during a time of global upheaval, discovering that even in the face of uncertainty, hope and connection can light the way. Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, and social issues.…

Paperback. Etat : Like New. A coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape Cod during the summer of 1979. Sixteen-year-old Danny Halligan is seeking to define his sexual identity, struggling to navigate his feeling toward 18-year old childhood friend Liam Preston. Their lives spiral out of control when they meet 21-year-old Gracie Rose, a charismatic photographer and Yale dropout with a vision of a flesh festival on film. Danny finds his mind unraveling as he is caught up in a torrent of drugs, sex and photography. Entire days are lost in drug fueled grappling and flesh wars in a massive tree fort known as the Palace of the Palpable Pines. Gracie's vision includes masking her subjects to maintain their anonymity. Liam becomes Lone Ranger while Danny's fur covered mask transforms him into Wolf-Boy. Danny is left mentally and physically ravaged as Gracie gains ever more fame for her ground-breaking photographs, known as Transfiguration Photos.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Ideas drive the narrative in all Terence Hawkins's work. His first novel, The Rage of Achilles, is a deeply researched account of the Iliad that describes a Trojan War as it really happened, informed by the theory of the bicameral mind--now the basis for HBO's Westworld. His second, American Neolithic, explores a dystopian near-future America from the point of view of the last surviving Neanderthals, who live in an abandoned warehouse on the Lower Easy Side. In naming it a Year's Best, Kirkus Reviews called it a towering work of speculative fiction. These stories test the boundaries of science and superstition, reason and faith. They are for readers who can't wait for the next season of Black Mirror and think the best thing about New Year's is the Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy. Explore the limits. ======.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. The shooting of a homicide detective is captured on film by a mysterious figure from a second-floor window, implicating Riley Keane, an anti-gun activist and a school shooting survivor. Riley flees Chicago for a frozen island in Lake Superior. A race to find her ensues between her secret lover-- Chicago politician Finn O' Farrell-- a corrupt police lieutenant, and the mysterious cameraman who extorts Riley' s family and Finn. Finn' s entanglement with Riley and the extortionist threatens his ambitious political career. On the island, Riley ingratiates herself into the close-knit community, but when she witnesses both an islander' s murder and another death in a suspicious boating accident, the local sheriff starts asking questions that begin to unravel her true identity. As the sheriff and the FBI are closing in on Riley, Finn faces media pressure to reveal his mysterious role in that long ago school shooting. If the facts come out, Finn may go to prison, but his biggest fear is that the truth will forever sever his relationship with Riley.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A teenager navigates love, loss, and identity amidst the Vietnam War. In late 1960s New York City, Zach, a first-generation son of Holocaust survivors and a die-hard Mets fan, becomes consumed by the Vietnam War. Haunted by the past and fearful of the future, he obsessively seeks an escape route for his family, convinced the US will repeat history. When Zach meets Samm, a seventh-generation Manhattanite grappling with her brother's PTSD after his return from Vietnam, their lives intertwine. Together, they explore the complexities of protest, friendship, music, faith, and love during a time of global upheaval, discovering that even in the face of uncertainty, hope and connection can light the way. Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, and social issues.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Though unexceptional in every way, Klaus Barbie, a mid-level Gestapo chief, ruled Lyon, France, like a medieval tyrant from 1942-44. Crowds parted to let him pass; a table was permanently reserved for him at Le Lapin Blanc, Lyon' s raciest nightclub; and pretty young women slipped him notes inscribed with their phone numbers. But his glory days represented only a thin slice of his life. What prepared him for his role as the so-called Butcher of Lyon, and what became of him after the war ended? In an attempt to answer these and other questions, this collection of nine wide-ranging and skillfully written stories presents Barbie in a variety of guises, from that of a vulnerable young boy, to a preening young man on the make, to an enfeebled old man forced to confront his crimes forty years after the fact.Though wars and their excesses flare up and die down, evil is always with us, promising a god-like dominion over others that seduces those who are weakest. This book is a reminder of that.…

Paperback. Etat : Like New. A coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape Cod during the summer of 1979. Sixteen-year-old Danny Halligan is seeking to define his sexual identity, struggling to navigate his feeling toward 18-year old childhood friend Liam Preston. Their lives spiral out of control when they meet 21-year-old Gracie Rose, a charismatic photographer and Yale dropout with a vision of a flesh festival on film. Danny finds his mind unraveling as he is caught up in a torrent of drugs, sex and photography. Entire days are lost in drug fueled grappling and flesh wars in a massive tree fort known as the Palace of the Palpable Pines. Gracie's vision includes masking her subjects to maintain their anonymity. Liam becomes Lone Ranger while Danny's fur covered mask transforms him into Wolf-Boy. Danny is left mentally and physically ravaged as Gracie gains ever more fame for her ground-breaking photographs, known as Transfiguration Photos.…

Paperback. Etat : Like New. What does an award winning 2nd Unit Director / Stunt coordinator have in common with one world famous wall crawling hero? More than one might imagine. In his memoir, he talks about his life. Growing up. Dreams of being an actor, working with Marvel Comics. His relationships with the creators. Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and John Romita. The movie with cannon films that almost got made and his work in films today. With stories about working with Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood and a few other famous directors and actors. Winning an academy award for an invention that changed an aspect of the industry and even the world that has saved lives. An entertaining trip that takes the reader through a history involving an iconic comic legend , that in some ways shaped the author's life and has left a positive imprint on him and many other people that have known him.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Though unexceptional in every way, Klaus Barbie, a mid-level Gestapo chief, ruled Lyon, France, like a medieval tyrant from 1942-44. Crowds parted to let him pass; a table was permanently reserved for him at Le Lapin Blanc, Lyon' s raciest nightclub; and pretty young women slipped him notes inscribed with their phone numbers. But his glory days represented only a thin slice of his life. What prepared him for his role as the so-called Butcher of Lyon, and what became of him after the war ended? In an attempt to answer these and other questions, this collection of nine wide-ranging and skillfully written stories presents Barbie in a variety of guises, from that of a vulnerable young boy, to a preening young man on the make, to an enfeebled old man forced to confront his crimes forty years after the fact.Though wars and their excesses flare up and die down, evil is always with us, promising a god-like dominion over others that seduces those who are weakest. This book is a reminder of that.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Two women never meet, but their lives collide. Ulrike is an East German immigrant and Stasi survivor who still struggles with the effects of the totalitarian regime on her psyche. Her husband Peter is one of the people who must pay the price. Ruth is a California chemist with secrets in her family who just lost her father under mysterious circumstances and is witnessing her mother' s descent into alcoholism. When Ulrike is gone, a hesitant friendship starts between Peter and Ruth. Or is it more than a friendship? Follow these strong, opinionated women on their paths before and after a pivotal moment that bonds their lives forever, even beyond death.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A haunting Southern Gothic mystery where family secrets and a cursed manuscript intertwine to reveal a dark truth. The police have questions for Eddy Sparrow about a body found at the bottom of a well. As she answers, she unveils a mysterious manuscript hidden in her deceased mother's desk. The manuscript tells the story of Cat, a young girl who returns home after her mother's death to a haunted house filled with secrets. As Eddy reads Cat's story, her own secrets emerge, and she begins to experience strange phenomena: wet footprints, phantom phone calls, and nightmares. Will Eddy uncover the truth behind the body in the well, or will she become another victim of the cursed Saunders Estate? Perfect for readers who enjoy: Atmospheric settings Unreliable narrators Dark family secrets.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. The novel is a story of love, loyalty, friendship and the intersection of law and personal morality-- when the right thing to do may not be the legal thing to do. You might sum the story up as: A wealthy widower risks his freedom to fulfill a promise made to his dying wife.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The novel is a story of love, loyalty, friendship and the intersection of law and personal morality-- when the right thing to do may not be the legal thing to do. You might sum the story up as: A wealthy widower risks his freedom to fulfill a promise made to his dying wife.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. EDGE On parent-teacher conference day, in an urban context of regular kidnappings and violence, a boy learns that his estranged, but kind-hearted father has returned and would like to meet him secretly after school. The anxious boy has been warned about this possibility. When his teacher hears about the father's plan, it prompts her to hide the boy in her classroom. The boy's father searches for his son at dismissal and then goes to the principal. Together they head to the teacher's classroom. THE KITE FLYER AT CHIMERA ISLAND is a magical realism tale of two brothers who have been banished to a prison island to collect a mysterious substance called the Light. Memory, myth, and the powerful binding force of family come together in this dark yet touching story. THE NECROMANCER It's Valentine's Day and Silver Nightbrace's parents are coming to dinner, expecting to meet the suitor Silver has dutifully told them of in her letters home. Unfortunately, Silver doesn't actually have a suitor. On her break at the apothecary, where she works as a barista, she decides to raise a boyfriend from the dead. Necromancy can't be that hard, right? TESTIMONIES AFTER THE FIRE In a town governed by customs and not spoken laws that go back centuries, numerous testimonies narrate a vile act taken place against one of the residents and the terribly violent and tragic response that, more than teaching a lesson, destroys the residents' lives forever. Crossing the limits of reality and fiction, this choral narration is born as a scathing metaphor of freedom and coexistence, where nothing or nobody is what it seems and where the truth has as many faces as voices claim to possess it. THE SPIDER AND THE BIRDHOUSE The author wrote The Spider and the Birdhouse sleepily not knowing what I was dreaming. I found it years later and understood it, having realized the dream. THINGS UNRECKONED When an ice-mining transport in the outer reaches of the known universe stumbles across another ship of its same kind, they detect abnormal patterns in the temperature and humidity measurements that might indicate a living organism on the abandoned vessel. Strange: this other transport had been lost decades ago, and all crew were presumed deceased. When strange patterns begin to manifest on their own ship, affecting the very fabric of all things great and small, a living nightmare about forces not understood by humankind unfolds. &nbsp.…

Paperback. Etat : Like New. What does an award winning 2nd Unit Director / Stunt coordinator have in common with one world famous wall crawling hero? More than one might imagine. In his memoir, he talks about his life. Growing up. Dreams of being an actor, working with Marvel Comics. His relationships with the creators. Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and John Romita. The movie with cannon films that almost got made and his work in films today. With stories about working with Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood and a few other famous directors and actors. Winning an academy award for an invention that changed an aspect of the industry and even the world that has saved lives. An entertaining trip that takes the reader through a history involving an iconic comic legend , that in some ways shaped the author's life and has left a positive imprint on him and many other people that have known him.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Two women never meet, but their lives collide. Ulrike is an East German immigrant and Stasi survivor who still struggles with the effects of the totalitarian regime on her psyche. Her husband Peter is one of the people who must pay the price. Ruth is a California chemist with secrets in her family who just lost her father under mysterious circumstances and is witnessing her mother' s descent into alcoholism. When Ulrike is gone, a hesitant friendship starts between Peter and Ruth. Or is it more than a friendship? Follow these strong, opinionated women on their paths before and after a pivotal moment that bonds their lives forever, even beyond death.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. The novel is a story of love, loyalty, friendship and the intersection of law and personal morality-- when the right thing to do may not be the legal thing to do. You might sum the story up as: A wealthy widower risks his freedom to fulfill a promise made to his dying wife.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The novel is a story of love, loyalty, friendship and the intersection of law and personal morality-- when the right thing to do may not be the legal thing to do. You might sum the story up as: A wealthy widower risks his freedom to fulfill a promise made to his dying wife.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A haunting Southern Gothic mystery where family secrets and a cursed manuscript intertwine to reveal a dark truth. The police have questions for Eddy Sparrow about a body found at the bottom of a well. As she answers, she unveils a mysterious manuscript hidden in her deceased mother's desk. The manuscript tells the story of Cat, a young girl who returns home after her mother's death to a haunted house filled with secrets. As Eddy reads Cat's story, her own secrets emerge, and she begins to experience strange phenomena: wet footprints, phantom phone calls, and nightmares. Will Eddy uncover the truth behind the body in the well, or will she become another victim of the cursed Saunders Estate? Perfect for readers who enjoy: Atmospheric settings Unreliable narrators Dark family secrets.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. EDGE On parent-teacher conference day, in an urban context of regular kidnappings and violence, a boy learns that his estranged, but kind-hearted father has returned and would like to meet him secretly after school. The anxious boy has been warned about this possibility. When his teacher hears about the father's plan, it prompts her to hide the boy in her classroom. The boy's father searches for his son at dismissal and then goes to the principal. Together they head to the teacher's classroom. THE KITE FLYER AT CHIMERA ISLAND is a magical realism tale of two brothers who have been banished to a prison island to collect a mysterious substance called the Light. Memory, myth, and the powerful binding force of family come together in this dark yet touching story. THE NECROMANCER It's Valentine's Day and Silver Nightbrace's parents are coming to dinner, expecting to meet the suitor Silver has dutifully told them of in her letters home. Unfortunately, Silver doesn't actually have a suitor. On her break at the apothecary, where she works as a barista, she decides to raise a boyfriend from the dead. Necromancy can't be that hard, right? TESTIMONIES AFTER THE FIRE In a town governed by customs and not spoken laws that go back centuries, numerous testimonies narrate a vile act taken place against one of the residents and the terribly violent and tragic response that, more than teaching a lesson, destroys the residents' lives forever. Crossing the limits of reality and fiction, this choral narration is born as a scathing metaphor of freedom and coexistence, where nothing or nobody is what it seems and where the truth has as many faces as voices claim to possess it. THE SPIDER AND THE BIRDHOUSE The author wrote The Spider and the Birdhouse sleepily not knowing what I was dreaming. I found it years later and understood it, having realized the dream. THINGS UNRECKONED When an ice-mining transport in the outer reaches of the known universe stumbles across another ship of its same kind, they detect abnormal patterns in the temperature and humidity measurements that might indicate a living organism on the abandoned vessel. Strange: this other transport had been lost decades ago, and all crew were presumed deceased. When strange patterns begin to manifest on their own ship, affecting the very fabric of all things great and small, a living nightmare about forces not understood by humankind unfolds. &nbsp.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A journey through grief, identity, and cultural understanding in the heart of Japan. Lucy, an American woman, travels to Japan seeking answers about her past and a lost love, Owen. Her journey takes her from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the haunting Aokigahara, the infamous Suicide Forest, where she confronts the complexities of cultural identity and personal loss. With the help of Owen's brother, Hisashi, Lucy navigates the nuances of Japanese culture and the weight of unspoken family secrets. As Lucy delves deeper into Owen's past, she uncovers a web of shame, reconciliation, and the search for belonging. Will she find the peace she seeks, or will the ghosts of the forest claim her too? Discover a story of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection in a land of ancient traditions and modern struggles. Perfect for readers interested in: Japanese culture and society Expatriate experiences in Japan Stories of personal transformation and healing.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. A journey through grief, identity, and cultural understanding in the heart of Japan. Lucy, an American woman, travels to Japan seeking answers about her past and a lost love, Owen. Her journey takes her from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the haunting Aokigahara, the infamous Suicide Forest, where she confronts the complexities of cultural identity and personal loss. With the help of Owen's brother, Hisashi, Lucy navigates the nuances of Japanese culture and the weight of unspoken family secrets. As Lucy delves deeper into Owen's past, she uncovers a web of shame, reconciliation, and the search for belonging. Will she find the peace she seeks, or will the ghosts of the forest claim her too? Discover a story of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection in a land of ancient traditions and modern struggles. Perfect for readers interested in: Japanese culture and society Expatriate experiences in Japan Stories of personal transformation and healing.…

Paperback. Etat : Like New. In the summer of 1967, Sebastian ( Bass ) Ramsay is a young man content to be growing up secure in the love of his parents and companionship of his first cousin, his feet firmly planted on the fertile soil of their families' dual farms in mid-Michigan. His life begins to change after a chance encounter with an itinerant family convinces his cousin to run away from home. Then, his mother succumbs to illness. A long-time friend struggles to assume his sexual identity and is attacked for it. Suddenly, the continents have shifted and new, unknown worlds have emerged. By spending time with a retired and often cantankerous cartographer, Bass starts to put the puzzle pieces of the mappemonde together and, in doing so, learns to find his place on this Earth.…

Paperback. Etat : Like New. In the summer of 1967, Sebastian ( Bass ) Ramsay is a young man content to be growing up secure in the love of his parents and companionship of his first cousin, his feet firmly planted on the fertile soil of their families' dual farms in mid-Michigan. His life begins to change after a chance encounter with an itinerant family convinces his cousin to run away from home. Then, his mother succumbs to illness. A long-time friend struggles to assume his sexual identity and is attacked for it. Suddenly, the continents have shifted and new, unknown worlds have emerged. By spending time with a retired and often cantankerous cartographer, Bass starts to put the puzzle pieces of the mappemonde together and, in doing so, learns to find his place on this Earth.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Thomas Malloy has just witnessed the worst trauma a child can suffer. With nowhere to turn he seeks out the only man he feels can help him, The Scarlet Scrapper! The trouble is that Frank Hodge is no kind of hero, he just plays one on the radio.Hodge, a veteran who drinks too much, is dealing with his own inner demons. Now he must decide if he will continue down the disastrous path he has been on since returning from the war, or if he can become the hero Thomas needs him to be.A story of action, adventure and heart, where hero and villain collide in a showdown for an innocent boy' s life.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Raine Thompson is a rookie agent of Domestic Security Services, a secret agency doing the dirty jobs that other government agencies pass on to them. Stationed in Washington D.C., Raine navigates the underworld of the Russian Mafia, motivated by vengeance. Her tenacity pays off when the chance to eliminate those responsible for her boyfriend' s death finally appears.Her mission takes on a greater scope when it is revealed that one of the Russian cartels has stolen a deadly virus and plans to auction it off to the highest bidder. Teamed with a veteran analyst who is battling a brain tumor, Raine is tasked with recovering the vials at any cost. Raine must battle not only the enemy, but also her own inner fears and desires for vengeance to succeed. Failure means the deaths of millions.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Each of his killers are different people, yet they are equally relentless in their desire to end his life. Each time Cole dies, his psyche is somehow transported into a new reality. Sometimes the reality is similar to his previous life, and other times it is shockingly different. And each time, the cycle of cat and mouse begins anew.…

Paperback. Etat : New.